| Model Number |
4810-56-900 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
05/16/2023
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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 an emphasys trial shell was placed with the emphasys straight shell impactor.After impaction, scrub tech and surgeon were unable to remove the trial shell even with a large amount of force and small taps of the mallet.Another emphasys shell impactor was opened for shell implantation.The emphasys shell implant was loaded and again, after impaction, would not come off of the handle.The scrub tech, surgeon, and assist were unable to remove the implant.A pinnacle shell was open and implanted instead.After the case, able to remove both with a lot of effort.Both handles and threads to both the trial shell and shell implant were inspected and there was no visible damage.Both were then tested again and seemed to be in good working order.
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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).Investigation summary: an analysis of the product could not be performed, since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information, monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.
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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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