Model Number 2545-00-707 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 08/12/2020 |
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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Navigated attune cr rp tkr; surgeon was drilling femoral lugs through size 7 r cr trial with attune lug drill.Drill got stuck in femoral trial to the extent that when the lug drill was removed from femur, it pulled the femoral trial off which was stuck to the lug drill.Tapped the trial off the drill, and the bushing from the femoral trial was retained on the lug drill, could not be removed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: examination of the returned device and review of the provided photos revealed the metal bushing component of the trial was damaged and separated from the trial.The noted damage is consistent with product wear out resulting in unintentional product damage.The investigation did not establish a need for corrective action.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.Corrected: e1 (reporter name and country code) and h3.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Patient code: no code available (3191) is used to capture prolonged surgery and insufficient information.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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