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277030110 |
| 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 |
06/27/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device is available for evaluation.Investigation will be conducted.Follow up will be filed with the investigation results.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, after anterior & posterior lumbar fusion surgery, the kerrison rod holder broke.It was unknown how the issure was discovered.There were no patient consequences.This complaint involves one (1) device.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Udi: (b)(4).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.Upon visual inspection, it was observed that one of the lever spring was completely broken near the spring screw and the broken fragments were not returned.Rest of the device shows some scratches caused due to regular use which has no impact on the functionality of the device.A review of the device history record was conducted.No issues were identified during the manufacturing and release of this product that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the breakage and hence the root cause cannot be determined.As there has been no issue identified in the manufacturing or release of the device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer, this complaint file will be closed with no further action required.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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