Model Number L971114 |
Device Problems
Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385); Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 07/29/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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 Description
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Procedure: primary total hip replacement operating side: left hip.Surgical delay: yes, 5 mins for replacement implant to be taken from implant room, checked and opened.Event: punctured inner packaging of corail stem.Upon removal of the inner packaging of the corail stem from its outer box it was evident that there was a distinctive hole between the paper seal and the plastic box containing the sterile implant.On closer examination it was clear that this hole had punctured all the way through the paper therefore deeming the implant contained within the plastic box unsterile.Another implant was opened and used in its place.
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # = > (b)(4).Investigation summary = > no device associated with this report was received for examination.Examination of provided photographs confirms the reported observation.The investigation is unable to conclusively determine a root cause using photographs.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.H6 patient code: no code available (3191) used to capture the prolonged surgery and insufficient information.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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