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210815 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Mechanical Jam (2983)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
06/24/2016
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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) - incomplete.The exp date is currently unavailable.The complaint device is not being returned, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.A review into the depuy synthes mitek complaints system revealed no other complaints for this lot of devices that were released to distribution.We cannot discern a root cause for the reported failure mode.At this point in time, no corrective action is required and no further action is warranted.This file will remain receptive to any potential forthcoming information received that is pertinent and germane to this issue.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.This report is being filed from the (b)(4) as required under mitek's corrective and preventative actions (capa) to file usa fda mdr missed malfunctions.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the sales rep that during an acl procedure the cross pin and drill bit on their rigidfix 2.7mm btb br cross pin kit heated up and melted the trocar on to the drill bit.The sales rep reported that the surgeon completed the procedure with the original implants from the kit same bone hole but opened up another kit from a different lot number to use the devices.The sales rep reported that there were no patient consequences but there was a three minute delay in the case.The sales rep stated that the device was discarded.There was patient involvement reported.There were no 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.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.Udi: (b)(4).The exp date is currently unavailable.Correction: a non-conformance search was performed and no nonconformances were identified for this part-lot number combination.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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