| Catalog Number |
212801850 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Not Applicable (3189); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
05/02/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that humeral broach handle was not locking making difficult to remove broach in humerus.Surgeon had to find an additional instrument to assist him in removing broach.Product is being returned for repair/replace.Surgical delay: 3-4 mins.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #: (b)(4).Investigation summary: (b)(4).The device associated with this report was not returned for examination.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may 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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