Model Number 2217-50-041 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problems
Not Applicable (3189); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 07/31/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (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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Today, (b)(6) 2020 at (b)(6) hospital, while implanting a size 54 pinnacle sector 2 shell into a right side primary hip patient, the back end of the pinnacle cup inserter handle broke off when struck with a mallet.The handle broke into two clean pieces and all pieces were found.The rep opened up a backup tray with the same handle and the case proceeded without incident.It took the rep two minutes to bring in the backup tray and about 30 more seconds for the circulator to open it.The patient was not harmed as a result of the broken handle.Time of case was extended less than five minutes.No other consequences.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary: the instrument associated with this report was not returned, but photos were provided confirming the complaint.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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