Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.(b)(4).Investigation summary: the complaint device is not available for physical evaluation, hence, the complaint cannot be confirmed.Given the information provided we cannot discern a definitive root cause for the reported failure.At this point, no corrective action is required and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.This report is being filed as required under mitek's corrective and preventative actions (capa) to file usa fda mdr missed malfunctions.
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It was reported by the sales rep that the bristow latarjet 48mm screw top hat was dull in between cases.There was no case or patient involvement.It was not reported if there was a delay in the surgical procedure.It was not reported if a spare device was available for use.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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