| Model Number |
96-1340 |
| 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 |
10/01/2021
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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 insert was chipped in several places, causing a few sharp edges to form.There was no surgical delay as the instrument was not used in surgery.
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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: examination of the returned device confirmed the device was damaged.The articulating surface of the trial exhibited deep gouges and scratches as well as the device was chipped with material missing around the posterior medial aspects of the bearing surfaces.The severity of the damage is consistent with heavy inappropriate use of the device.No further investigation or corrective action is indicated.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.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: a manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed as no lot number was provided for this device.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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