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| Catalog Number |
QD11-G1 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Excessive Heating (4030)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Burn(s) (1757)
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| Date of Event |
09/06/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during spinal fusion procedure, it was observed that the attachment device got extremely hot that it burned the tissue in patient's incision.It was unknown whether treatment was required after irrigating and closing of the incision.The status of the patient was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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, 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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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, 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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.H11 additional narrative: b5: updated b5: subsequent follow-up with the reporter, additional information was obtained: - how is the person doing after the burn? -- do not have a current status - what degree was the burn? how was it treated? -- no treatment was provided after irrigating the incision and closing that i am aware of - was irrigation used during the procedure per ifu ? -- yes.- frequency of problem is mentioned as "recurring".What does it mean by frequency of problem? -- they have had times where the device becoming hot in the past during use." investigation summary product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and preventive action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product which would contribute to this complaint condition.
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