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219400 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Degraded (1153)
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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 the cortical tap 4.5 mm device had threads that did not engage the drill hole thus allowing the tap to insert and prep for the screw.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was unknown.However, it was reported that the event occurred in 2025.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.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.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated, and no conclusion can be drawn at this time.
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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.H11 additional narrative: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that the device comes in used condition as expected in reusable devices.Few threads of the screw were found slightly worn due to the use.The observed condition was identified as an end of life indicator; damage consistent with repeated use and servicing.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the scr/wash corttap 4.5mm *ea would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to end of life.As per the instructions for use; instruments do not have an indefinite functional life.End of life of devices is determined by wear and damage due to surgical use and handling.It has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes 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.
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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.H11 additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.However, since the investigation is still on-going, the assignable root cause could not be determined at this time.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up report will be submitted accordingly.
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