| Catalog Number |
254707004 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Corroded (1131); Material Discolored (1170)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2025
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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 that on an unknown date, the products show rusting and discolouration on products' information.The product damage has been identified during loan kit inspection by the loan kit technician.There are no surgeon, procedure, or patient details available.
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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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.H3, h6 investigation summary: the product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics; however, photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that '254707004, atun rev dst f augtrl 16xsz7-8¿ had rust and discoloration.The observed condition is likely due to improper cleaning/sterilization.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the atun rev dst f augtrl 16xsz7-8 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause can be attributed to maintenance 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 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.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.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: according to the information received, "the product(s) shows rusting and discolouration on product(s) information." the product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics; however, photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that '254707004, atun rev dst f augtrl 16xsz7-8¿ had rust and discoloration.The observed condition is likely due to improper cleaning/sterilization.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the atun rev dst f augtrl 16xsz7-8 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause can be attributed to maintenance 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 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 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.H11 additional narrative: corrected: h3.
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