| Model Number |
2011-03-029 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/09/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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The sigma hp adaptor reamer shaft was disconnecting from the t-handle and reamer shaft while trying to remove the adaptor reamer from the femoral canal during surgery.Upon inspection, the connecting end of the reamer shaft is damaged.An additional reamer was used to finish the case.Surgical delay of 2 minutes occurred.No adverse affects on patient.
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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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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 cannot confirm the reported allegation, however wear was found on the connecting end of the device which could have contributed to the reported allegation of disassembling under work load.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 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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