| Catalog Number |
L20410 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); 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 |
11/28/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H11 additional narrative: d4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the connection point of the broach had grooves/striation marks in it believed to have been caused by the calcar reamer at some point.This mad it roughened and therefore difficult to attach to the broach handle.The surgeon managed to force the broach on and off the broach handle to be able to use it and then progress to the next size broach.There was no consequence to the patient due to the event.The surgery was not prolonged due to the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: an analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.However, if the product or product id numbers are received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.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 records evaluation (mre) was not perform.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.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).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 joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H10 additional narrative: added: d4, h4.Corrected: d4 (primary udi #).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).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 joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, 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 : was the product being used in a clinical trial? no.Did the event happen during a procedure? yes.Were you in the procedure at the time of the event? no.Event outcome/how was it managed? the surgeon managed to force the broach on and off the broach handle to be able to use it and then progress to the next size broach.Was there any consequence to the patient due to the event? no.Was the surgery prolonged due to the event? no.Has the reporter facility indicated there may be legal action? no.Is the product available for return? yes.Please give a detailed explanation of the event: the connection point of the broach has grooves/striation marks in it believed to have been caused by the calcar reamer at some point.This makes it roughened and therefore difficult to attach it to the broach handle.The product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the broach corail amt 10 had signs of normal use.No damage that could contribute to the reported event was observed.A functional test was performed with a laboratory sample mating device, and the broach corail amt 10 was successfully assembled without any issues.There were no signs of looseness or difficulties observed during assembly.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the broach corail amt 10 would not have contributed to the complained 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.Corrected: h3.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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