Model Number 2011-01-230 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 06/29/2021 |
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 "while reaming the femoral canal, the actis 4/5 reamer shaft sheared and broke off, leaving the reamer tip behind.Reamer tip was retrieved and removed from femur." surgical delay of 15 minutes.
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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-synthes 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).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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