This is report 1 of 3 of the same event: it was reported from united kingdom that during a device demonstration, it was observed that the broach adapter devices were stiff, and another instrument had to be used to separate the broaches from the adapters once they were locked in.The event was not related to surgery.There was no patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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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: the reporter¿s phone number was not provided.Concomitant med products and therapy dates: broach adapter devices the serial number was unknown; therefore, the device manufacture date is unknown, and the udi is incomplete.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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