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Catalog Number 254500691 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
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Event Date 03/24/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.(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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Metal location ring has come out of shim.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device associated with this report was not returned.Follow up communication for product return was unsuccessful.A (b)(4) (preliminary risk assessment) meeting was held to discuss a product escalation out of (b)(4) concerning the attune shims.The team has determined that there is no additional patient risk associated with this issue.Although cracks are occurring, this failure mode does not lead to a patient harm of infection.The rate of infection for attune is within the state rate in the risk management report and is statistically similar to the rate of infection for the total knee class.Previous investigations found although a definitive root cause is not known, a combination user technique, improper technique or misuse, and the use of contraindicated chemicals (non-compliant to cleaning guidelines), may lead to weakening of the material.Based on the performed investigation and (b)(4) determination of no additional patient risk, corrective action is not indicated.Continue to monitor via sep-419.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should the additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation has been reopened because product has been received.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of the investigation once it has been completed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Conclusion and justification status for mdr: examination of the returned attune shim sz9 5mm confirms the bushing component has migrated out of the bushing hole.A pra (b)(4) meeting was held to discuss a product escalation out of (b)(6) concerning the attune shims.The team has determined that there is no additional patient risk associated with this issue.Although cracks are occurring, this failure mode does not lead to a patient harm of infection.The rate of infection for attune is within the state rate in the risk management report and is statistically similar to the rate of infection for the total knee class.Previous investigations found although a definitive root cause is not known, a combination user technique, improper technique or misuse, and the use of contraindicated chemicals (non-compliant to cleaning guidelines), may lead to weakening of the material.Based on the performed investigation and (b)(4) determination of no additional patient risk, corrective action is not indicated.Continue to monitor via (b)(4).Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.
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