| Catalog Number |
254600453 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
12/05/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a procedure on (b)(6) 2024, the two instruments attune rev tib sleeve base attachment and attune rev tib sleeve separator became stuck with old implants and were unable to be removed despite multiple efforts.Old implants stuck with items from an infected case so would not be returned.There was no surgical delay and no patient consequence.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary according to the information received, "two instruments became with old implant whilst using and unable to remove despite multiple efforts.Old implants stuck with items from an infected case so not appropriate for return." the product was not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics; however, photos were provided for review.See attachment ((b)(4) pc request).The photo investigation revealed the atune rev tibslv sep bas attach assembled with its mating components.However, with the information provided, and as functionality issues cannot be evaluated through a photo investigation, no other observations pertaining to the nature of the reported event could be identified.As the device was not returned, and as-received condition could not be assessed, a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.The device lot number is unknown, therefore a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the attune rev tib slv sep tib slv would have not contributed 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 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 device lot number is unknown, therefore a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.H11 additional narrative: added: g1 (manufacturing site name).
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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.H11 additional narrative: added: b5, d4 (lot).Corrected: d4 (primary udi number).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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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information was received and confirmed that the original implants were infected.The surgeon revised the femoral side.
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