Catalog Number 321.133 |
Device Problem
Calibration Problem (2890)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that on an unknown date during routine incoming inspection of a loaner set , it was observed that the torque-limiting t-handle 7nm, was found to be out of drawing specification.The drawing specification is 7.0 ¿ 8.4 nm.The torque tested low ¿ 6.68 nm.There was no patient involvement.This report is for one (1) torque-limiting t-handle 7nm this is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.E3: reporter is a j&j employee.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.H3, h4, h6: without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.H11 additional narrative: h3, h4, h6: product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and 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.Due to the age of more than 10 years of the complained device a wear or use related root cause is the most likely reason of the complained malfunction.Per franchise complaint product investigation procedure (b)(4) is for complaints for which a non-manufacturing related probable cause has been identified no manufacturing record evaluation is required.H6 component codes: most relevant component code is g07002 (appropriate term/code not available) to capture no findings available due to no product returned.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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