Model Number 2544-00-018 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Unintended Movement (3026)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/06/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).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.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 red height adjustment knob came loose & fell off the instrument.The instrument was not used during surgery.There was no surgical delay.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #(b)(4).Investigation summary : no device was received for examination, therefore the reported event could not be confirmed.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 : the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # = > pc-(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 indicates that only one piece broke off the instrument and that was the red adjustment knob.It must've become loose and fallen off.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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