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2545-00-978 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
06/30/2020
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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 the central sterile department notified of a broken artic surface size 8.This was still one piece, but was broken almost half way through trial.This did not delay a case.No one was injured by artic surface piece.No surgical delay.
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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.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).This product was reported in error.No patient death, serious injury or evidence of reportable product malfunction occurred.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should any additional information be received to change the outcome of the performed investigation, the complaint will be re-opened.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: examination of the returned device and provided photograph confirms the reported event.The photo depicted the instrument as cracked yet still in one piece.The returned device was observed to be broken.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.
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