| Model Number |
309.068 |
| 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 |
10/08/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, during left total knee arthroscopy, while trying to get a screw out of the device that was used to take out a previous screw, it broke into a few pieces.The device was hard to use.Fragments were removed successfully.There was no surgical delay reported.Procedure was successfully completed.There was no harm to the patient.Concomitant devices reported: unknown drill bits: trauma (part# unknown, lot# unknown, quantity# unknown).Unk - centering pin: trauma (part# unknown, lot# unknown, quantity# 1).Unknown flexible shafts (part# unknown, lot# unknown, quantity# 1) this report is for 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
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Additional 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.Concomitant medical products: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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.
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