|
Device Problem
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
|
Patient Problems
Foreign Body In Patient (2687); No Code Available (3191)
|
Event Date 12/28/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.This report is for (2) unknown washers/unknown lot.Part and lot numbers are unknown; udi number is unknown.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.(b)(4).Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.
|
|
Event Description
|
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2018, a removal of 6.5/7.3 cannulated screws was performed on the pelvis due to pain.During the procedure, the first three (3) screws came out without issues, however one of the pubic symphysis screws was difficult to remove with what seemed like bony or soft tissue over growth and lack of screw purchase in bone.The surgeon open the pubic symphysis area to retrieve the screw.All screws were retrieved intact.Two (2) 13mm washers remained in the patient.There was no infection noticed however it seemed that some of the reduction had been lost.It is unknown if there was surgical delay.Procedure outcome and patient status is unknown.This complaint involves two (2) devices.This report is for two (2) unk - washers.This report is 1 of 2 for (b)(4).
|
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
|
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
|
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
|
|
Event Description
|
This report captures the intra op event which involves difficulty in removing the screw while related complaint (b)(4) captures the post op event which involves a removal of screws due to pain.
|
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|
|
|