| Catalog Number |
217865150 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2024
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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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It was reported that the shim template cracked.The product damage documented in this pc has been identified during loan kit inspection, by the loan kit technician.The event date and alert date are the date that the inspection took place.There is no surgeon, procedure, or patient details available.No further information can be obtained as the case was not reported by the customer.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to the information received."the product damage documented in this pc has been identified, during loan kit inspection".The product was not returned to depuy synthes.However, photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed, that '217865150, mbt rev tibial view plt sz5,' had cracked and broken.The observed, condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure.That may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed.As the observed, condition of the mbt rev tibial view plt sz5, would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, unintended use error caused or contributed to event.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 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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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 : shim template cracked.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection revealed one portion broken of the mbt rev tibial view plt sz5, where the condyle sits.Additionally, device exhibits signs of heavy usage on the overall device surface.The observed condition was identified as an end of life indicator; damage consistent with repeated use and servicing, around 6 years.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.Cracked condition can be confirmed as it may had lead to the breakage of device.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the mbt rev tibial view plt sz5 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to the information received, "the product damage documented in this pc has been identified during loan kit inspection." the product was not returned to depuy synthes; however, photos were provided for review.(b)(4).The photo investigation revealed that '217865150, mbt rev tibial view plt sz5' had cracked and broken.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the mbt rev tibial view plt sz5 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, unintended use error caused or contributed to event 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 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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