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210808 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/14/2024
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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 by the sales rep in china that during an unspecified surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2024 the 4.5 healix advance br w/ocord device anchor broke off while in use with the versalok pre packed w/oc device.All broken parts were removed.The anchor was pulled out.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.No additional information was provided.This is report 2 of 2 of the same event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy mitek, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H11 additional narrative: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.H4: the device manufacture date was unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy mitek, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.B5: during further follow up with the customer, the anchor migrated during implantation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy mitek, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: the product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.The j&j medtech orthopaedics team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual inspection found that versalok pre packed w/oc had only the inserter and accessories returned for evaluation.Neither the titanium pin nor the sleeve were returned for evaluation.The roll pin had foreign matter, presumably biological matter.No anomalies could be observed on the inserter.The overall complaint was unconfirmed as the observed condition of versalok pre packed w/oc would not contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to the procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure.It is possible that the depth penetration of the bone was not maintained; therefore, the anchor did not fully insert, and it was pulled out along with the device.As per ifu, bone stock must be adequate to allow proper and secure anchor placement.Incomplete insertion or over tensioning or poor bone quality may result in anchor pullout, 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 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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy mitek, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.D9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the investigation has been completed, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy mitek, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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