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Model Number 11-3220-3 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Damage to Ligament(s) (1952)
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Event Date 11/29/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon completion of an audit of the dj orthopedics (b)(4); fda issued a finding on 13 december 2018 that "procedures for receiving, reviewing, and evaluating complaints by a formally designated unit have not been adequately established." this report is being submitted as part of djo's efforts to address this finding.Device evaluated by mfr: one fullforce,acl,shrt cf,rt,m (part number 11-3220-3, lot number 053117) was returned for evaluation.Product was visually evaluated.Item was used.The flexion of the product was working well.The left hinge hook was unglued and was not holding the pad but this would not have contributed to any injury.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed for the reported product with lot number 053117.There was no information in the dhr that would indicate a problem that contributed to the reported complaint.Complaint data for similar products and issues going back 9 months has been reviewed.The trend indicates that reported customer complaints are within control.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient re-tore her anterior cruciate ligament (acl) while wearing the brace and participating in an unspecified sport.She was in a practice situation and was shielding a player as she was receiving a pass.She went to turn and as the defender put pressure on her, her leg shifted inwards and she heard a pop.A trainer was on the practice field and immediately assessed her injury.A surgery was performed to repair the ligament on (b)(6) 2017.
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