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| Catalog Number |
310.510 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/03/2025
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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 during the procedure it is observed that the k needles are in poor condition, scratched in their distal middle third these if used in the patient.In addition, rock of 1.8 is broken without causing damage to the patient.However, as only one comes in the equipment, it limits the proper placement of 2.4 cortical screws.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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J&j medtech is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which j&j medtech has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, j&j medtech or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, j&j medtech, 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.Additional narrative: 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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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: photo investigation: the product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation of " 310.510, drill bit ø1.8 l100/75 2flute f/quick co" revealed that the device has broke in half from the tip.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a component failure that was caused by exposure to unintended forces like usage of excessive force in a prying motion while trialing.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the drill bit ø1.8 l100/75 2flute f/quick co would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause can be attributed to component failure 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 review: part # 310.510.Synthes lot # u432833.Supplier lot # u432833.Release to warehouse date: 09 jun 2023.Supplier: (b)(4).No ncr's generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.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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