| Catalog Number |
227470500 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
04/29/2019
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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 reported that the 30mm drill bit for acetabular screws broke while trying to drill the screw holes in gription cup.The broken piece was removed from the field.Also, the 70mm drill bit was severely bent while trying to drill the same screw.No surgical delay.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Update 14 may 2019 additional information received: 1.It was the fluted tip of the quickset 1pc flex drill bit 30 broke.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provision of 21 cfr, part 803.The report may be based on the 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: examination of the returned instrument confirmed the complaint.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.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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