Model Number 86-5034 |
Device Problem
Structural Problem (2506)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 06/28/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Depuy synthese is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthese has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthese or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthese, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during primary total knee arthroplasty, surgeon commented that the patella cut guide clamp was not locking in position as intended, despite the lock tab being engaged.There was no surgical delay.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary: an analysis of the product could not be performed, since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed, as the required product identification 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.However, if the product or product id numbers are received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.
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Event Description
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Additional information received states that the patella clamp would not lock in position around the patella.The patient did not suffer any adverse consequences.A different patella clamp was used instead.
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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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