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352.095 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Cut (2587)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/20/2022
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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 on (b)(6) 2022, the reamer heads were dull.They do not cut through bone efficiently anymore.Surgery was delayed 5 minutes due to the reported event.There was no patient consequence reported.The procedure was successfully completed.This report is for one (1) 9.5mm medullary reamer head.This is report 14 of 20 for complaint (b)(4).
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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 the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Reporter is a j&j employee.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Concomitant medical products: date of concomitant therapy is (b)(6) 2022.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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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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.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.Part # 352.095; synthes lot # 25512; supplier lot # 25512; release to warehouse date: 16 aug 2011; supplier: (b)(4); no ncrs were generated during production.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that cutting surface of the 9.5mm medullary reamer head has dull, blunting of cutting edges due to multiple uses.The observed condition was consistent as an end of life indicator for the device.No other issues where identified.No other issues were observed.After a visual inspection per procedure, it was determined that the reusable instrument device was worn from repeated use and servicing; therefore, further investigation for the reported complaint device is not required.A functional test to assess the will not seat/advance condition can not be conducted since the allegation is related to bone.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 blunting of cutting edges of 9.5mm medullary reamer head would have contributed to the complained issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.It was determined that the reusable instrument was worn from repeated use and servicing.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.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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