| Catalog Number |
257000002 |
| 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 |
02/27/2018
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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 while surgeon was extracting a summit hip stem broach, the tip of the extractor broke off.The tip was found and collected and matched up.All the pieces were there and complete.They were sterilized and will be returned.A replacement is needed.No surgical delay.All pieces retrieved.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #: (b)(4).Investigation summary: examination of the returned instrument confirmed the complaint.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, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate. .
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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