| Catalog Number |
255589000 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
07/09/2018
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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).Investigation summary: examination of the returned instrument confirmed the reported event.Depuy considers the investigation closed.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the reported drill could not drill to fit the cutting guide to the patient¿s bone during artificial shoulder joint replacement surgery on (b)(6) 2018.Also, the drill could not be detached from the cutting guide.The surgery was finished without any other problem although it was not reported how the surgery was completed.It was brand new and the first use when the issue occurred.There was less than 30min.Surgical delay and no harm to the patient.
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