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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC 1.55MM X 10MM TWIST DR,S; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED)
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| Catalog Number |
S-1510TD-G1 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/04/2024
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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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This is report 1 of 2 of the same event: it was reported from japan that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was discovered that during tenting, two burr devices broke in a row.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure or if a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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, 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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: e1: the reporter¿s phone number was not provided.D10: concomitant med products and therapy dates: burr device.D4, h4, udi: the lot number was unknown; therefore, the device manufacture date and expiration date were unknown, and the udi is incomplete.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.Udi: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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, 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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.D4, udi: lot number: the device lot number was unknown in the initial medwatch report; therefore, the udi was incomplete.The lot number was identified as t353152796, and the udi has been updated.Udi: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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, 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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.B3.Date of event: during a subsequent follow-up with the reporter, additional information was obtained.The reporter clarified that the procedure occurred on (b)(6) 2024.The date of event has been updated accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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, 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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: d9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the investigation has been completed, and if additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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, 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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.Correction: device availability: d9: the device availability date was incorrect in the previous report.The date has been updated.Device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed.The external features of the cutter were visually inspected and there was black discoloration on the tip which indicates insufficient irrigation during the procedure contrary to dfu (directions for use).The broken cutter was examined and photographed under magnification.Based on the photographs taken the angle indicated that there was excessive force applied.It was determined that the cutter breaking was due to excessive lateral or side to side force and lack of irrigation.Therefore, the reported condition of the device breaking was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to user, which is user error.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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, 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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H11 additional narrative: h4: the device manufacture date was unavailable in the initial medwatch report.The device manufacture date has been updated accordingly.
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