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It was reported that during a total hip replacement (thr), while impacting the pinnacle cup, the end of the impactor sheared off.The device was removed from the surgical field and the offset impactor was utilized instead.There was no reported patient or user harm.There was no significant delay.
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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, 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.
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