| Model Number |
1218-87-654 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/16/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during insertion of the ceramic liner, the surgeon broke the implant and had to resort to another type of liner.There was a surgical delay of 15 minutes.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary: the device associated with this report was received for analysis.Visual examination of the returned device confirmed, the reported event.The ceramic insert was fractured into multiple pieces.Depuy considers, the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed.And the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot: protocols and certificate of conformance of each lot number were reviewed.The quality documents show, that the data obtained on the insert conformed to the specification valid at the time of production.Device history review: the component properties and the microstructure as obtained from the quality documents fulfill the requirements as specified at the time of production.There is no indication of any preexisting material defect.
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