| Catalog Number |
285240 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Dull, Blunt (2407); Failure to Cut (2587)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
04/18/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.(b)(4).Depuy synthes has been informed that the lot number is not available.
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Event or Problem Description
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Surgeon mentioned when he was using the coracoid step drill and that it was difficult to get through the bone - drill was very blunt and needs replacing.Also when using the cannulated screwdriver he mentioned it was rounded - appeared stripped and also needed replacing.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch.A follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Investigation summary: the complaint device is not available for physical evaluation, hence, the complaint cannot be confirmed.Given the information provided we cannot discern a definitive root cause for the reported failure.No lot numbers were supplied which precludes conducting a device history record (dhr) review.At this point, no corrective action is required and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.Udi: (b)(4).The lot number is not currently available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #: (b)(4).Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Udi: (b)(4).
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