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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC LARGE QUICK COUPLING F/BPL; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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| Catalog Number |
530.760 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.Udi ¿ (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the large quick coupling device had come apart.It was not reported if the event occurred during a surgical procedure.It was not reported if there was a delay to a planned procedure.It was not reported if there was a spare device available for use.There was no patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was not reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, 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.The actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the coupling device fell apart/unattached, and there was component damage.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for general condition assessment, and check the machine coupling ¿ coupling fell apart.Therefore, the reported condition that the device came apart was confirmed.The assignable root cause of this condition was determined to be traced to component failure due to normal wear.
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