| Model Number |
2178-63-137 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/24/2021
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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 while trying to ream the canal by hand the t-handle kept on slipping on the reamer.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: examination of the submitted t-handle confirmed the connection feature that attaches to the reamer is stripped/damaged/deformed.The damage is consistent with the reamers mating feature stripping after being subjected to hard cortical bone and heavy usage causing damage/wear to the connection feature of the t-handle.Depuy synthes 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).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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