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Catalog Number 04.027.051S |
Device Problem
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 09/03/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Reporter is a j&j employee.Pma/510k: device is not distributed in the united states, but is similar to device marketed in the usa.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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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Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2020, the proximal femoral nail antirotation (pfna) ii blade failed to lock during surgery.Surgeon removed the damaged blade and put another one.There was surgical delay for fifteen (15) minutes.The procedure was successfully completed.No further information provided.Concomitant devices report: pfna nail (part # unknown, lot # unknown, quantity 1).This report is for one (1) pfna-ii blade l80 tan.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device history lot: part: 04.027.051s , lot:29p2098 , manufacturing site: bettlach, release to warehouse date: december 06, 2019, expiry date: november 01, 2029.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device part: 04.027.051s , lot: 29p2098, and no non-conformances were identified.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: h3, h6: the device was received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: d9.Date device returned to manufacturer.H6 - codes updated to imdrf codes.Visual inspection: the pfna-ii blade l80 tan (part# 04.027.051s, lot# 29p2098 qty# 1) was returned and received at us cq.Upon visual inspection, it is observed that the surface of the device shows normal wear consistent with the device use which would not contribute to the complaint condition.No other issues were noted with the device.The provided image under pc attachment "image 2020-09-07 at 19.47.01.Jpeg" was also reviewed and does not change the visual inspection.Functional test: a complete functional test could not be performed as the mating devices were not returned.A partial functional test was performed on the locking mechanism of the helical blade.The end cap and the screw were first disassembled from the sleeve.The notch of the screw was then latched onto the notch of the helical blade, and was then assembled with the sleeve and the end cap.The end cap was then fastened.The end cap was able to lock all the way leaving no gaps between the sleeve and the blade.The blade could not rotate in the locked position.The components could also be unlocked and disassembled with no difficulty.The device functioned as intended.Dimensional inspection: dimensional inspection of the relevant feature of the received device was not performed at cq as the device functioned as intended.Document/specification review: the following drawing(s) (current and manufactured to) were reviewed: -blade l75-120mm, tan f/pfna-ii blade: se_193639 rev.C -end cap, tan f/pfna-ii blade: se_193633 rev.D -screw m7x1 tan/sst f/pfna blade: se_141065 rev.G -sleeve l43.5-63.5mm, tan f/pfna-ii blade: se_193613 rev.B no design issues or discrepancies were found during this investigation.Investigation conclusion: the complaint cannot be confirmed for the pfna-ii blade l80 tan (part# 04.027.051s, lot# 29p2098 qty# 1) as the locking mechanism of the device functioned as intended upon assembly.While a definitive root cause could not be identified for the reported issue, it is possible that the devices were assembled inappropriately prior to use.There was no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.No design issues were observed during the document/specification review.Based upon these results, no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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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