Catalog Number L20412 |
Device Problems
Bent (1059); Connection Problem (2900)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 02/14/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the proximal portion of the size 12 corail broach that was used in this case, the connection portion of the broach that the broach handle locks onto, may be slightly bent or damaged.It was difficult to lock the handle onto the broach.It was also difficult to fully seat the calcar reamer over the connection portion of the broach.The case was not delayed more than a few minutes.A replacement broach is needed as quickly as possible.Surgical delay 2 minutes.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation summary: the instrument associated with this report was not returned.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch , a follow-up medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate. .
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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