Model Number 2576-00-008 |
Device Problem
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 04/29/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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 Description
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It was reported as "instruments were used in surgery.Upon inspection of those instruments this morning, (b)(6) , we noticed some defects in the two sleeve trials making it difficult to use with the "sleeve introducer" handle.We also inspected the reamer handle and it was difficult to lock on the conical reamers.These issues were not mentioned in surgery, however, after speaking with the surgical tech today, (b)(6) , he asked me to take a look." no surgical delay.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: examination of the returned instrument confirmed the complaint.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).Where the product and lot code was provided, a manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.Corrected: h3.
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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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Event Description
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Additional information received indicated that the handle sheath was difficult to fully pull down, perhaps, needed to be lubricated.The sleeves had appeared to be cut by a blade or osteotome around the top making it difficult for the introducer to work.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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