| Catalog Number |
254400014 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/20/2024
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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 item has a damaged pin hole, making it unusable.It was noticed during kit inspection by sterile services and not during surgery, therefore no impact to patient or surgery have been reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: photographs were provided but they do not represent the current complaint condition or a device malfunction, example; photos of tags, photos of sticker sheets (and the allegation is unrelated to labeling), unrelated photos, etc.According to the information received, ¿item has a damaged pin hole, making it unusable." the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.See attachment re (b)(4)- additional information 2nd request.The photographs attached were reviewed, however they do not represent the reported complaint condition.The provided evidence was not sufficient to confirm the reported event of inability to assemble.Functionality issues cannot be evaluated through a photo investigation.Therefore, the investigation could not draw any conclusions about the reported event due to the insufficient evidence provided.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was unconfirmed as the photographs provided are not representative of the reported complaint condition.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 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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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information was received: please find attached pictures detailing the issue ¿ pins not able to pass through the pin hole.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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