| Model Number |
207.648 |
| 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 |
01/10/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional patient identifier: (b)(6).Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, the tip cannulated screw broke off while being inserted into the patient.There was fragments generated from the broken device.Broken fragments was not completely removed.It is unknown if there was surgical delay.Procedure was successfully completed.Patient outcome was unknown.This report is for one (1) 4.0mm cannulated screw.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, the tip cannulated screw broke off while being inserted into the patient.There was fragments generated from the broken device.Broken fragments was not completely removed screw particle was left in the patient.A new screw was selected to complete the procedure.It is unknown if there was surgical delay.Procedure was successfully completed.Patient outcome was unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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