| Model Number |
9505-02-018 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Entrapment of Device (1212)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
07/08/2020
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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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The instrument´s both "noses" of the locking mechanism broke off.One metal fragment was found remaining in patient, the whereabouts of the second fragment is unknown.Patient underwent primary knee-tep left side on (b)(6) 2020, it is unknown whether both fragments broke off on this date/during this surgery.
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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 event.The device was manufactured on 15-sept-2011.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.H10 additional narrative: added: d10.Corrected: h3.
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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 event.The root cause is attributed to device design.A design change was implemented in 2014 to address the issue.The device was manufactured on 15-sept-2011.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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