Model Number 2440-00-545 |
Device Problem
Failure to Cut (2587)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 05/18/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the grater head is dull, and the drill bits are broken.
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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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A.Did it break into 2 or more pieces? the drill bits yes.B.Could you please update on which part of the instrument broke? drill bits snapped in half.C.Was there any patient involved? unknown but customer has not raised any concern re: patient safety in these procedures.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: "the device associated with this report was not returned.The investigation could not verify or identify any product contribution to the reported event with the information provided.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot: a manufacturing record evaluation (mre), was not possible because the required lot code was not provided.
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