Model Number 420916 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 09/03/2021 |
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 an attune trumatch case with one of the consultants had femur done and tibia half done.When the consultant resected the tibia on the lateral side then moved across to the medial and continued the resection, the guide snapped in half.All pieces were accounted for and removed.There was no surgery delay.It did not affect the patient as the resection was almost complete and the remainder of the block was still pinned in place.
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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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Event Description
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Additional information received, indicated that there was a 2-minute delay.While they checked, the parts were all accounted for.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary the reported device was not returned.Examination of the provided photographs confirmed the reported event.No evidence was found indicating product error was a contributing factor to the reported event.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot no manufacturing deviations or non-conformances were noted.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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