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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC 2MM DIAMOND BALL, 15CM; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED)
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| Model Number |
MA15-2SD |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch 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 from (b)(6) that during pre-surgery, it was discovered that the burr device broke prior to use.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure or if a spare device was 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 unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report 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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: device history review: a device history review was performed which indicated that there were no non-conformances or abnormalities identified during the manufacture of the device that may have contributed to the reported condition.It was determined that the device passed all manufacturing and test requirements at the time of manufacture.Complaint history review: a complaint history review was performed which indicated that there were no complaints found for the reported lot number.Device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.Quality engineering evaluated the device and determined that the cutting tool was received fractured with the diamond ball missing.It was further noted that the cutter shaft showed signs of heat and torsion where the diamond ball had come off.It was determined that the cutter device was most likely used with a worn minimal access sleeve.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to user, which is user error.
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