| Catalog Number |
129429050 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Not Applicable (3189)
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| Date of Event |
03/15/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint: (b)(4).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 impossible to attach the 5mm std+ augment to the femoral component.They tried to attach a std 5mm augment also, but it was impossible to get it attached to the femur.They implanted the femur without augment and with extra cement.Opened another implant, but was also impossible to attach.20 minute delay.
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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.Product complaint # = > (b)(4).Investigation summary = > the device associated with the reported event was not returned for evaluation.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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