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650032004 |
| 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 |
02/04/2026
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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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the poly was broken.
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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 hat 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: d4 (lot), d9, h4.Corrected: d4 (primary udi).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 provided: "it was reported that the poly was broken".The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection revealed the locking prong broken from the reverse liner trial 32+4.Additionally, nicks and deep scratches were observed on the concave surface of the device.Broken fragment was not returned for evaluation.Breakage of the tab can be attributed to unintended use error by use of excessive force while assembling and/or disassembling the device.As per inhance¿ shoulder system surgical technique rev c, page 21 and 22, the next precautions need to be followed: 1) "with the reverse shell trial assembled, select the reverse liner trial of the appropriate spherical diameter and thickness.Align the laser line on the reverse liner trial with the laser line on the reverse shell trial and snap the liner into place", and if 2) "should a reverse liner trial of a different thickness be desired, the head distractor can be placed into the slot of the reverse shell trial located just below the reverse liner trial and gently push to lift the reverse liner trial out of the reverse shell trial.Do not impact the head distractor to remove the reverse liner trial".As for the nicks and scratches observed, damage can be consistent with other tools and hard edges coming in contact with the device.Properly handling and attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.A dimensional inspection was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.A functional test was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the reverse liner trial 32+4 could have 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 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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