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250610112 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Deformation (2976); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/18/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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 (and/or part 4, as applicable).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.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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Damage to cutting block, metal shard sticking out.There was no patient consequence or surgical delay.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information was received and stated that the item was damaged.The metal shard was sticking out.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : according to the information received, "lot/batch/exp: na.Was the product being used in a clinical trial? no.Did the event happen during a procedure? no.Were you in the procedure at the time of the event? no.Event outcome/how was it managed? na.Was there any consequence to the patient due to the event? no.Was the surgery prolonged due to the event? no.Has the reporter facility indicated there may be legal action? no.Is the product available for return? no.Please give a detailed explanation of the event: damage to cutting block, metal shard sticking out ¿ see photos below." the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.(b)(4).The photo investigation revealed the attune revision tibial block r exhibits nicks and scratches.As a result the surface of the device also exhibits burr.There was not enough evidence to confirm the allegation of jammed seized.No other problem identified.The observed damage is consistent with misalignment of the resection device with the block.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the attune revision tibial block r would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause can be attributed to unintended use error, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot : the device lot number is unknown, therefore a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.
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