| Model Number |
2100-70-155 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
06/09/2021
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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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It was reported that the patient had a revision surgery plan to convert a global unite proximal body to an epiphysis for a reverse shoulder arthroplasty.Surgeon was unable to "unscrew" the proximal body from the stem.The stem/body construct was implanted in the patient.The surgeon ended up removing the entire stem/body construct.Two hex screwdrivers were broken trying to remove screw.A surgical delay of 30 minutes was also reported.Doi: unknown, dor: (b)(6) 2021, right shoulder.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # : (b)(4).Investigation summary : examination of the returned device revealed the drive feature was cracked; not broken.The noted damage is consistent use of excessive force during the assembly of the two devices and the investigation did not establish a need for corrective action.Depuy considers the investigation closed.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.
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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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