Catalog Number 227445800 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/05/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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 Description
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Drill piece was snapped into two pieces, by surgeon during tha being conducted.The pieces were immediately removed and identified as whole by the surgeon, scrub nurse and assisting nurse.Another screw was then used, which was readily available and there was no impact to the patient.There was no surgical delay.
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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.Added: d4 (lot), d9, h4.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Corrected: d1, d4 (catalog, udi), h3.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary :drill piece was snapped into two pieces, by surgeon during tha being conducted.The pieces were immediately removed and identified as whole by the surgeon, scrub nurse and assisting nurse.Another screw was then used, which was readily available and there was no impact to the patient.The drill piece, was placed to one side in a bag in theatre with a note that broken and once contamination was completed we would be notified to be able to collect.This is from their consignment set.The device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned device found that the pin rev dome drill 45mm was broken from the tip.The broken fragment was returned for evaluation.The observed condition was identified as an end of life indicator; damage consistent with repeated use and servicing.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the pin rev dome drill 45mm would have contributed to the complained issue.¿based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to end of life, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.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 manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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