| Catalog Number |
950502047 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); 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 |
05/29/2019
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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 while extracting the tibial keel punch, the fbt tibial handle would not grab onto the 1.5-3mm keel punch.After further examination, it was determined that the base of the keel punch where it connects to the handle was damaged.Nothing was broken off from the instrument.It was damaged to normal wear and tear of the instrument.
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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: the device associated with the reported event was not returned for evaluation.The investigation could not verify or identify any product contribution to the reported event and did not indicate 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.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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