Model Number 1518-10-035 |
Device Problem
Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material (2922)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 07/18/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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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Event Description
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It was reported that the patella package ref 1518.10.035 lot 3731917 malfunctioned while opening on to sterile field.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # = > pc-(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: added: b5, d9 if information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Corrected: g1, h3.
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Event Description
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Additional information received indicated that the package failed to open completely across.Causing the sterile product to be trapped inside.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary: the product was returned to depuy synthes.And sent to depuy ireland manufacturing site for evaluation.Visual examination of the returned sample confirmed, the reported allegation.However, it cannot be traced to a manufacturing issue.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.Drawing/specifications reviewed: n/a.The following drawing/documents were reviewed: n/a.Device history lot: a manufacturing records evaluation was performed.And there was one nonconformance recorded on this batch, that was related to process controls and did not impact on the overall product.
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