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201101210 |
| 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 |
02/26/2026
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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 reamer broke while reaming canal.
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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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch 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.H11 additional narrative: added: b5.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, providing an answer from the following question: 1.Did it broke into two or more pieces, cracked, bent or any other deficiency with the device that was not function as intended? broke in 2 pieces.And parts have been shipped back already.
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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: d9.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, ¿it was reported that reamer broke while reaming canal¿.The actis reamer sz 0 and 1 (lot.Ng79714) returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis revealed that the shaft was fractured above the reaming feature.The dive exhibits signs of constant usage an d no other defects that could have contributing to the reported event were observed.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces, like but not limited to; reaming too distally into the femur, reaming into an angle that exposes the shaft with forces beyond its loading strength.Refer to the actis surgical technique (dsus/jrc/0615/0896 rev.E) for detailed recommendations and guidance on proper use of the device during the procedure.A dimensional inspection and functional testing were not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the actis reamer sz 0 and 1 would contribute 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 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.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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