| Model Number |
04.005.524 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture (2369); No Code Available (3191)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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.(b)(4).Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2020, the patient underwent removal of the expert tibial nail, five (5) 5.0 mm locking screws and two (2) 4.0 mm cannulated screws.The reason for the removal of the implants was due to non-union and the patient anatomy fell into valgus from implant failure.During the revision procedure, all the original implants were removed and the patient was revised to a new tibial nail and fibula locking plate.The procedure was successfully completed without a surgical delay.Patient status is unknown.This report is for one (1) 5.0 mm ti locking screw w/t25 stardrive 34 mm for im nails.This is report 6 of 8 for (b)(4).
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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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H11 corrected data: 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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