| Model Number |
2422-10-000 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (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 set screw has broken off.Instrument is defective.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.However photographs were provided.Upon visual inspection of the photographs, the screw was noted broken and separated from the handle.Additionally, several nicks and marks were noted in the screw and handle, as well as some signs of corrosion in the screw.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot : a worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or manufacturing record evaluation, was not possible as the required lot number was not provided.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # : (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.However photographs were provided.Upon visual inspection of the photographs, the screw was noted broken and separated from the handle.Additionally, several nicks and marks were noted in the screw and handle, as well as some signs of corrosion in the screw.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot : a worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or manufacturing record evaluation, was not possible as the required lot number was not provided.,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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