| Model Number |
399.98 |
| 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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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional 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.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.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.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.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 or Problem 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) reduction forceps with points ratchet 200mm.This is report 15 of 16 for (b)(4).
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Additional 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.H3, h6: a product investigation was completed: visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the forceps was found to be deformed from the serrated guides.Broken condition cannot be confirmed since the device remains in one piece.A dimensional inspection for the device was unable to be performed due to missing components.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.
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