Catalog Number 3L92515 |
Device Problem
Expiration Date Error (2528)
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Patient Problems
Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/09/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the surgeon knowingly implanted an expired corail stem.The surgeon broached the femur, trialed with a 14, then broached up to a 15.The sales rep talked with the surgeon before implantation about the implant¿s past expiration date, but he decided to implant the stem anyway.The nurse and tech were were present in the room for this exchange.The surgeon felt this was the stem was the best option for the patients surgical success.The expiration was 2023-08-31 on the std non collard 15 corail stem.Surgical delay was unknown.Doe: (b)(6) 2024; affected side: left hip.
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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 (and/or part 4, as applicable).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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, 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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Event Description
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Additional information received: 1.What was the reason for the surgery? - proximal femur fracture 2.Was there a surgical delay? if yes, what is the duration of the delay? -no 3.Was there any patient harm relevant to this event? if yes, please kindly provide details.-no 4.Did this event happened during primary surgery or revision surgery? -primary surgery.Hemi arthroplasty.
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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.H10 additional narrative: added: b5 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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