Model Number 03.505.005 |
Device Problem
Device Slipped (1584)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/16/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Procode: dzi and dzj.Device available for evaluation: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.The initial reporter is a j&j employee.Mfr site postal code - (b)(4).The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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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Device report from synthes reports an event in japan as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, a defect in engagement between devices occurred.When the devices were checked before washing and sterilization, the devices got detached easily because the engagement between the hands and turning handles was loose.The devices are unable to be used in surgery.This report is for one (1) turning handle f/90 scrwdrvr.This is report 4 of 4 for complaint (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Part : 03.505.005, lot : 8140746, release to warehouse date: 23 may 2014, manufacturing site: selzach, supplier: (b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that there was no damage or defects with the turning handle f/90 scrwdrvr.The complaint cannot be confirmed as was found no problem with the device.A dimensional inspection was performed for the turning handle f/90 scrwdrvr and met specifications.A functional test was performed and the device assemble with no problem with the mating device.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the turning handle f/90 scrwdrvr was found to have no damage or defects.No definitive root cause could be determined.There was no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Drawing/specifications reviewed: the following drawings reflecting the current and manufactured revisions were reviewed: (current) / rev.D (manufactured) dimensional inspection: specified dimensions: inside diameter of the insertion hole outside diameter of the insertion hole measured dimensions: inside diameter of the insertion hole outside diameter of the insertion hole device used: mitutoyo digimatic caliper calibration id: (b)(4).Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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