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| Model Number |
04.005.538 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture (2369)
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| Date of Event |
08/19/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported on (b)(6) 2022 that the patient originally underwent surgery for a subtrochanteric femur fracture in (b)(6) 2022, treated with a tfna nail, helical blade, and locking screw.The fracture went on to non-union and the nail fractured at the proximal helical blade aperture.On (b)(6) 2022, the nail, helical blade, and screw were removed without incident.A new tfna nail, helical blade, and locking screw were inserted.This report involves one 5.0mm ti locking screw w/t25 stardrive 48mm for im nails.This is report 3 of 3 for (b)(4).
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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.Device available for evaluation: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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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