Model Number 2217-50-041 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Entrapment of Device (1212)
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Patient Problem
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 05/18/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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 Description
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During tha surgeon implanted the pinnacle cup using the corresponding holder , but the tip of the holder broke off and could not be retrieved by the surgeon.Surgeon decided to continue the case without removing the broken part of the holder.There was no reported impact to surgery or patient.Surgical delay of 30 minutes occurred.No adverse affects on the patient.
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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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Event Description
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Additional information received indicated that the tip broke into pieces.The surgeon was unable to retrieve from patient and then decided to leave the piece in situ.No reported ae or consequences from the surgeon.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: examination of the returned instrument found the tip of the holder broken, the tip of the holder was not return for investigation.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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