Catalog Number L971112 |
Device Problems
Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895); Packaging Problem (3007)
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Patient Problem
Not Applicable (3189)
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Event Date 07/31/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(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 Description
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It was reported that upon opening the implant, it was noticed that there was a puncture in the sterile packaging.There was no hole or puncture in the outer packaging.Another implant was retrieved within 10 minutes.Doe: (b)(6) 2019, unknown affected side.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #: (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.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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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 returned device and provided photograph confirmed the reported event.The root cause is attributed to mishandling during shipping and handling.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Device history lot: 8787890.Device history batch: null.Device history review: a search of the depuy nonconformance (nc) quality system found no nc¿s associated with this product/lot combination.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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