WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC LOCKING BOLT MEASURING DEVICE F/TROCHANTERIC FIXATION NAILS; GAUGE, DEPTH
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Model Number 357.402 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional narrative: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Reporter is a j&j employee.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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 that on unknown date, one (1) pelvic reduction forcep, one (1) liss insertion guide for distal femur, one (1) depth gauge for locking screw, four (4) universal chuck with t-handle, one (1) cannulated 4.0mm hexagonal screwdriver, one (1) pelvic reduction forcep, two (2) ria drive shaft, one (1) bending pliers, one (1) forcep for broken screw removal, one (1) locking plier, two (2) large quick coupling, one (1) depth gauge, one (1) silicone handle, one (1) red forceps serrated jaw ratchet, one (1) plate holding forcep, one (1) reduction forcep with point ratchet, one (1) holding sleeve with wing screw, one (1) graphic case and two (2) graphic case for screw removal set were broken from usage.There was no patient consequence.This report involves one (1) locking bolt measuring device f/trochanteric fixation nails.This is report 3 of 16 for (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10: additional narrative: a1, d4, d9 h3, h4, h6: part 357.402, lot 4302825: manufacturing site: brandywine.Release to warehouse date: october 03, 2001.No non-conformance reports (ncrs) were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.H3, h6: a product investigation was completed: visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the depth gauge was found to be broken from the hook tip and the rest of the needle is deformed.A dimensional inspection was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing damage.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.The drawings reflecting the current and manufactured revisions were reviewed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the device would contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H11: corrected data: b6, b7.
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