| Catalog Number |
201203040 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
|
| Date of Event |
05/14/2018
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Malfunction
|
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
It was reported that the size 4 tri-lock broach broke while drilling the femur.No delay as other sizes were used.It was also reported that the 25mm acetabular drill bits broke 10-15mm distal of the tip.None of the pieces were left in the patient.A new drill bit was used each time.
|
| |
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
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 will be filed as appropriate.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|