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| Catalog Number |
242012 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
02/01/2018
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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 additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.Udi: (b)(4).The complaint device was received and evaluated at service center.We do not have a specific complaint or a defect description from the customer.The complaint was not confirmed due to lack of a specific complaint, however other defects were identified and repaired using the measures listed in the "proof of repair".Objective window was replaced, rod lens were replaced, tube was replaced fiber optics was replaced.Unit cleaned.Functional test was performed, needle was bent or kinked, optics was damaged.As per input check report, distal end was defective, there were scratches at light post and had bad image.At the time of the investigation, the root cause of the failure mode is undetermined.Review of the device history record indicated that this batch of product was processed without incident; therefore there is no evidence of manufacturing anomalies on the records reviewed.At this time, 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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the affiliate in the (b)(6) that the arthscp,4/175_30_jl/storz hub was broken.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was patient involvement.It was not reported if there were any delays in a surgical procedure or if a spare device was available.It was not reported if there were any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.Investigation summary - the complaint device was received and evaluated at service center.We do not have a specific complaint or a defect description from the customer.The complaint was not confirmed due to lack of a specific complaint, however other defects were identified and repaired using the measures listed in the "proof of repair".Objective window was replaced, rod lens were replaced, tube was replaced fiber optics was replaced.Unit cleaned.Functional test was performed, needle was bent or kinked, optics was damaged.As per input check report, distal end was defective, there were scratches at light post and had bad image.At the time of the investigation, the root cause of the failure mode is undetermined.Review of the device history record indicated that this batch of product was processed without incident; therefore there is no evidence of manufacturing anomalies on the records reviewed.At this time, 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.Device history lot - dhr review, part number: 242012, serial number: (b)(4), lot number: n/a, quantity of the lot: 1 piece, supplier lot number: n/a, release to warehouse date: 11/18/15, expiry date (if applicable): n/a, supplier: (b)(4), manufacturing site: anaheim, ca, any anomalies or discrepancies in the manufacture of the lot: none.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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