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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: d9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.H3, h4, h6: without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.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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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the threads of the short advanced nail retention pin broke off in the screw while inserting a 5.0 x44mm low profile locking screw in the distal, oblique locking position in a 9 x 360mm tna.There was no surgical delay.The tip of broken retention pin retained in the screw head.There were no patient outcomes reported.The procedure was successfully completed.This report is for one (1) retention pin for screwdriver w/ q c -hex 12mm/short/xl25.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).
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