Catalog Number UNK FEMORAL TRIAL |
Device Problem
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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Patient Problem
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 12/08/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that patient was having a distal femur replacement using lps.It transpired that patient's knee was closed up with the trial hinge pin in place.And the actual implant was thrown away.There was no more details, but it is believed the patient was still in theatre when they realized the mistake.And the knee was opened up again to remove the trial pin and implant the actual hinge pin.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).D4: the device catalog number is unknown; therefore, udi is unavailable.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, 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 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 : no device associated with this report was received for examination.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required lot number was not provided to complete the evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device history lot : the device lot number is unknown, therefore a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.
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