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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC 1.55MM X 10MM TWIST DR,S; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED)
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| Model Number |
S-1R-G1 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Fragmentation (1261); Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/27/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.Additional narrative: concomitant med products and therapy dates: attachment device, (b)(6) 2022, motor device, (b)(6) 2022 the initial reporter's complete address and phone number were not provided as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.Udi: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported from japan that during a craniotomy surgical procedure, it was discovered that the tip of the cutter device broke off while in use with an attachment device and a motor device when the surgeon was making a burr hole on the severed part of the removed skull.It was reported that there was an unknown delay to the surgical procedure.It was not reported if a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed, and it was determined that the device failed visual inspection as the drill bit was received in two pieces and found to be heavily corroded.It was further determined that the drill bit was broken on the drilling part of the tool.It was determined that the complete surface of the drill bit was corroded, and the lot number could not be identified.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to user, which is user error.
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