| Model Number |
1504-10-110 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Not Applicable (3189); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
05/06/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).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 or Problem Description
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It was reported that there was what appears to be styrofoam from the packaging adhered to the sz 10 attune ps left femoral component.The surgeon requested another implant.Some of the debris wiped off of the component but there is still residual.The component will be returned.There was a surgical delay of 1 min.Doe: (b)(6) 2020; left knee.
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Additional 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.Patient code: no code available (3191) used to capture the surgery prolonged and insufficient information.Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : examination of the returned device confirmed the reported event.A definitive root cause could not be determined and the need for corrective action was not indicated.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.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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