| Model Number |
2545-00-977 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
05/28/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(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 central sterile has discovered some broken items they want replaced.These items were not involved in a surgery.No one was injured by the broken items.Surgery was not delayed.Sales rep is returning all 3 items.Size 7 artic surface piece is has a missing broken piece that i do not have all the parts to.Size 6 artic surface has a bent prong where spring is.Tibial impactor has crack on back that extends to inside impactor.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : examination of the returned device confirmed the reported damage.The noted damage is consistent with material overload through the use of excessive force and the investigation did not establish a need for corrective action.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information received stated that the device broke nearly in half to left of the post broke off entirely.
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Additional 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: 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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