Model Number 2506-10-112 |
Device Problem
Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 08/10/2020 |
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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It was reported that when they were applying the proximal tibia cutting instrument, one of the fixation pins got stuck in the pin hole while they were attempting to drill the pin into the hole.The mallet had to be used to pound the pin through the hole.A new pin was inserted into a different hole.A surgical delay of one to two minutes.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: the device associated with this report was not returned for evaluation.The investigation could not draw any conclusions about the reported event without the device to examine.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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