| Catalog Number |
217863181 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
02/26/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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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It was reported that the surgeon was reaming the tibia and the mbt revision reamers were spinning inside the modified hudson adapter connection and t-handle connection.This required having to use several different hudson adapters to complete the reaming.As a result, the reamers and adapters are no longer functioning correctly.There were no pieces broken off of any of the instruments and no adverse affect to the patient and the surgeon does not want to be contacted.There is no further information available.No surgical delay.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #; (b)(4).Investigation summary: functional testing of the returned device confirmed the reported event.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.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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