510k: this report is for an unknown rib hook/unknown lot.Part and lot numbers are unknown; udi number is unknown.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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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Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2018, the surgeon took the vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (veptr) ii rib to spine construct out of the patient due to a standard procedure for the end of expansion.The surgeon took a photograph of the construct, leaving an unknown rib hook which showed metallosis.The unknown rib hook was left inside the patient to connect a new rod for the new construct.The procedure was completed successfully with no surgical delay.There was no other medical intervention required.This report is for one (1) unknown veptr implants: rib hook.This is report 2 of 2 for (b)(4).
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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.Investigation summary: picture reviewed, there are dark spots visible in the open wound, but just based on the picture no statement about the origin can be made.Product was not returned and no article- and lot number was provided.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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