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221836056 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Deformation (2976); Scratched Material (3020)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/01/2024
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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 during loan kit inspection, by the loan kit technician, it was identified that a poly trial had gouges and scratches all over it.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, "poly trial had gouges and scatches all over it." the product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics; however, photos were provided for review.See attachments ¿b)(4).' the photo investigation revealed that '221836056, pin trl lnr neut 560dx36id¿ had scratches on its surface and was deformed/bent.The device exhibits damage consistent with repeated use.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.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the pin trl lnr neut 560dx36id would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause can be attributed to end of life 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 medtech orthopaedics 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, "poly trial had gouges and scatches all over it." the product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that '221836056, pin trl lnr neut 560dx36id¿ had scratches on its surface and was deformed/bent.The device exhibits damage consistent with repeated use.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.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the pin trl lnr neut 560dx36id would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause can be attributed to end of life 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 medtech orthopaedics 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, ¿poly trial had gouges and scratches all over it¿.The product returned to medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.The medtech orthopaedics team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned pin trl lnr neut 560dx36id revealed that the outer surface exhibits several deep scratches.However, no signs of deformation were observed on the overall surface of the device.The observed condition of the device is consistent with other tools and hard edges coming in contact with the device, properly handling and attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.A dimensional inspection and functional testing were not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the pin trl lnr neut 560dx36id would have contribute to the complained device 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 j&j medtech orthopaedics 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.H11 additional narrative: corrected: h3.
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