| Catalog Number |
297500510 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Deformation (2976); Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2019
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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).Investigation summary: examination of the device confirms it has presence of scuff marks and signs of use and is worn.Root cause attributed to the device being worn form normal use and servicing.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.Investigation methods: was patient affected: no.Device history reviewed: no.Lot trace obtained: no.Complaints database searched: yes.Product checked: yes.Label checked: no.Product pulled from stock for inspection: no.A review of complaint databases identified similar complaints received.Examination of the device confirms it has presence of scuff marks and signs of use and is worn.The manufacture date of this device is oct 2011.Root cause attributed to the device being worn form normal use and servicing.No information received with this individual complaint indicated that a broader investigation or corrective action was necessary.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.The complaint shall be closed with a justified conclusion; entered into the complaints database and monitored through trend analysis.Post market surveillance is per (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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During inspection, it was noticed that product was damaged.Root cause attributed to the device being worn from normal use and servicing.
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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).Examination of the device confirms it has presence of scuff marks and signs of use and is worn.Root cause attributed to the device being worn form normal use and servicing.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.Device history lot : null.Device history batch : null.Device history review : null.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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