| Model Number |
96-1045 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/27/2023
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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 that the set screw was seized up.
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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 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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Product complaint #: (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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information received: a.What was the specific allegation against the reported product? please clarify.B.Did the event occur during the surgery? if yes, was there a surgical delay? what is the duration of the delay? c.If depuy synthes instrumentation broke during surgery, were all pieces retrieved from the patient? d.Were there any adverse consequence/s that affected the patient because of the reported event? a.The screw in the trial will not move.B.No surgical delay.C.Nothing broke.D.No adverse consequences were encountered.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: the device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual examination of the device confirmed the reported allegation.The set screw was found jammed on an over extended position.Additionally, a remarkable worn condition was observed on the hex end of the screw, making the device unable to unscrew as intended.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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