| Catalog Number |
254401017 |
| 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 |
09/07/2026
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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 during an unspecified surgical procedure it was observed that the spring/trigger of the impaction handle mechanism sheared off as it was being used to impact the femur during cementing.It was reported that there was no delay in the procedure due to the event.It was reported that there was no injury to the patient.No additional information was provided.
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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.H11: additional manufacturer narrative:
d4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.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 lot/batch/exp: unknown
modules: na.Since the complaint device was discarded, we cannot determine a root cause for the reported failure.If the device or additional information is received in the future, we will reopen the complaint and perform the investigation as appropriate.It has been determined that no corrective or preventive actions are proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue caused the reported condition.As part of depuy synthes quality processes, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released in accordance with approved specifications.Additional monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trend analysis as part of post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot: the device lot number is unknown, therefore a¿device history review could not be performed.¿ if the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.
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