| Catalog Number |
254500979 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
05/25/2016
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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 complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.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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Event or Problem Description
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The articular surface trial broke in two pieces when removing.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional narrative: examination of the returned device confirms the reported event of trial breakage.Hhe/qrb (quality review board) 103045639 recommended a device correction which was initiated on june 12, 2015.Capa-004795 determined the likely root cause to be related to misuse, and requires mandatory sales training on proper use and application of the device by depuy sales consultants.Capa-004795 will also monitor the mandatory field training.The need for further corrective action was not indicated.Continue to monitor per post market surveillance sep-419.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should the additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.
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