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227449000 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/15/2024
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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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Part damaged during surgery, when the screw was being placed.There was no patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint: (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to the information received, "part damaged during surgery, when the screw was being placed" the product was not returned to depuy synthes; however, photos were provided for review.See attachment ¿source file - novedad colectivo 488913'.The photo investigation revealed that ' 227449000, quickset tprd hex scdr cardan had broken tip.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended use error.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the quickset tprd hex scdr cardan would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause can be attributed to unintended user error 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 device lot number is unknown; therefore a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.
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