Model Number 1219-36-152 |
Device Problem
Defective Component (2292)
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Patient Problems
No Code Available (3191); Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 08/18/2020 |
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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It was reported that the liner was defective and not polished well after opening the package.Another like device was used to complete the surgery.There was a surgical delay of 10 minutes.The surgery was completed without complications.
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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.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: examination of the returned acetabular liner confirms the reported observation.The device did not meet required cosmetic requirements.The root cause has been attributed to human error within the manufacturing process.Involved associates have been made aware and retrained to requirements.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Added: h6 (clinical code).Corrected: h3.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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