| Model Number |
2975-00-600 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Jam (2983); Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/01/2022
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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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It was reported that once the reclaim distal stem was implanted and seat the proximal body, he went to tighten the top knob on the tensile bar torque limiter and he was unable to twist the knob with the helicopter bar.Upon disassembly of the instrument we determined that there was an issue with the threading on the top nut and it was impossible to turn.Nothing was lost or broken in the case, the instrument will be send back in its entirety for replacement.There was no harm done to the patient, and only minimal delay in the procedure (<5 minutes).The sales rep have no further information regarding this situation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).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 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.H10 additional narrative: 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: an analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #: (b)(4).Investigation summary: the device associated with this report was returned for analysis.Visual analysis of the device exhibited an acceptable appearance condition.The assembly pull rod was able to be disassembled with no reported issues.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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