Model Number 186770445 |
Device Problem
Disconnection (1171)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 07/04/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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 Description
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Viper prime t handle cracked and fell apart in surgeons hands whilst inserting 7 x 45 mm viper prime screw.Used same like product to complete putting in implant into patient.A separate viper prime screw did not insert into patient correctly.On closer examination, the screw seems loose in the cocr saddle.Used same like product to complete operation.Was surgery delayed due to the reported event?: yes.If yes, number of minutes: 5.Action taken when event occurred?: used same like products.Was procedure successfully completed?: yes.Were fragments generated?: no.If yes, were they removed easily without additional intervention?: yes.Patient status/ outcome / consequences: no.Patient consequence description/was there a clinical outcome experienced by the patient (infection, inflammation, etc.)?: n/a.Was other medical intervention (e.G.X-rays, additional procedures, prescriptions, otc, revision) required: unknown.Is the patient part of a clinical study: no.Ip-00629336: device property of: none.Device in possession of: none.Ip-00629337: device property of: none.Device in possession of: none.By checking this box i certify that all information that are known/available has been disclosed.If any new information will be made available, the additional information will be submitted through cst.: true.
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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.Device was not returned for evaluation.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.Without the return of the device, we are unable to confirm the reported issue or identify the root cause.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.Should more information and or the sample be provided at a later time, this complaint will be reopened and device evaluated.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Udi: (b)(4).Report type: correction.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.Visual examination of the device revealed significant signs of use such as surface markings.No damage was noted with the screw.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.A root cause analysis is not required as no defect has been identified during device evaluation.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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