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L20413 |
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Break (1069); Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/01/2024
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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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It was reported that the broach is worn and sheds metal particles from where the broach handle is attached.Where / when did the event occur? intra-op.Was surgery time extended as a direct result of incident? no.What action was taken/required to manage the problem during the procedure? with same like product.Was a patient involved? no.Is litigation indicated or pending? no.
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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, that 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 the broach is worn and looses metal particles from where the broach handle is attached.The device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned device found signs of worn out at the broach corail amt 13.However signs of breakage were not observed.A functional test was performed with a mating handle sample (product code: 257000000) revealed that the broach was able to assemble and disassemble as intended.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.Additionally the post was deformed.The observed condition of the device can attributed to a combination of heavy use and unintended impaction forces while the device is not fully seated on its mating device.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the broach corail amt 13 would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, 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 manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.Added: d9.Corrected: h3.
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