Model Number 5463-12-000 |
Device Problem
Fracture (1260)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 06/15/2021 |
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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We had a biostop cement restrictor break into two pieces and could only partially be removed during hip replacement surgery on the 15th june.The surgery was successfully completed after a 20 minute delay.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # : (b)(4).Investigation summary : the complaint states: ¿we had a biostop cement restrictor break and only partially be removed during hip replacement surgery on the 15th june.The lot number was 20j0103011 and the sn is (b)(6).We did not keep the broken parts for testing.¿ additional information was received which states: 1.Which part of the biostop g cem restr 12mm broke? it snapped in half ¿ half remained attached to the introducer.2.Did it break into 2 or more pieces? how many? 2 pieces.3.Were all pieces retrieved from the patient? the pieces could not be retrieved.4.Was surgery time extended? if yes, what was the duration of the delay? the surgery time was extended by approx.20mins.5.Was there any adverse consequences that affected the patient because of the reported event? none at this time.The product was not available for investigation and there are no other investigation inputs received.The complaint description cannot be confirmed with the information available.Root cause cannot be determined with the information available.Dva-107701-fde rev 9 was reviewed (see attachment ¿pc-(b)(6) extract from dva-107701-fde.Pdf).Failure of mechanical properties for restrictors is included as possible failure mode.In each case the risk is considered as low as possible and cannot be further mitigated.No information received with this individual complaint indicated that a broader investigation or corrective action was necessary.The number of complaints received for this failure mode will continue to be monitored and product updates/ recommendations will be implemented at the post market surveillance review dependent upon occurrence ratings.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 required.Device history lot : device history is not available for review as product is manufactured externally.
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