| Model Number |
2545-00-977 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
08/19/2020
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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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The primary surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2020 via tka.The surgery was completed, and it was unknown whether there was any surgical delay.It was reported that after the surgery, a staff found that the reverse side spring of the tibial insert trial had come off.The staff noticed it after cleaning the devices.There was no piece in the body.No further information is available.
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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).Investigation summary: examination of the returned device could not confirm the reported breakage, however the smaller balseal spring was found to be missing.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.
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