| Catalog Number |
254600420 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/26/2023
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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 when going to use this instrument, it was noticed there was a screw missing.It is believed that the screw fell out before the case, during decontamination.There was no surgical delay reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # = > pc-(b)(4) additional event information: the piece that broke off (a screw) was not anywhere inside the operating field so it probably happened during decontamination.Nothing was left in the patient.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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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 : it was reported that when going to use this instrument, noticed there was a screw missing.Fairly certain the screw fell out before the case during decontamination.There was no surgical delay reported.The device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned sample revealed both of the screws located at the base of the shaft of attune rev implnt assem wrench, were missing.No evidence of breakage was found.Based on the observed condition of the device the investigation was able to confirm the reported event.N other problem identified.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the attune rev implnt assem wrench would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause cannot be established, 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 reported 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 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 records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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