| Catalog Number |
227465000 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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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 the 35mm pinnacle 3.8 drill bit broke off into pelvis during preparation for a cup screw.The surgeon elected to leave the drill bit in the patient.The drill bit was discarded by or staff after the case.No surgical delay.Pieces left in patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #: (b)(4).Investigation summary: the instrument associated with this report was not returned.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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