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| Catalog Number |
CRANI-P-G1 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Damaged by Another Device (2915)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/22/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was observed that the device was bent.There were no delays in the surgical procedure as an identical spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement.There were no injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.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: investigation summary the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed; and it was determined that the device had the following failure: craniotome neuro-tip bent/damaged; and failed pretest on the following: visual assessment and temperature verification.Therefore, the reported condition that the device was bent was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to user error.
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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: h6: the investigation findings and investigation summary have been updated to reflect the correct information.Investigation summary investigation summary the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed; and it was determined that the device had the following failures: craniotome neuro-tip bent/damaged and heat; and failed pretest on the following: visual assessment and temperature verification.Therefore, the reported condition that the device was bent was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to user error.
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