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| Catalog Number |
SHORT-G1 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H11: additional narrative: device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.The attachment device was evaluated and the reported condition that the device was unable to lock was not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.However, during evaluation it was observed that the device fell apart-unattached.The assignable root cause of this condition was determined to be traced to component failure due to wear.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the attachment device had bearing damage and fell apart ¿ unattached.It was noted in the service order that all internal components, including the bearings, had fallen out.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for visual assessment.It was noted in the service order that the device was unable to lock.This event did not occur during surgery.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention, or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was not reported; however, it was reported that the event occurred in 2026.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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