| Catalog Number |
228140 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
05/22/2017
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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).This complaint is being closed since after multiple attempts to retrieve the product, the product still hasn't been returned for evaluation.If and when the device in question is received, this file will be reopened and its contents made to reflect the results of the 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.A non-conformance search was performed and no non-conformances were identified for the part/lot number combination.This report is being filed from the etq complaint management system 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 the needle in his omnispan meniscal repair, 0-degree bent during a meniscal repair surgical procedure.The sales rep stated that the needle bent when going through the meniscus at an awkward angle.The case was completed with another needle.There were no patient consequences or delays.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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