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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC 2.3MM FLUTED MATCHSTICK, 15CM; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES - CUTTING BURR
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| Model Number |
MA15-8N |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
10/11/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi: (b)(4).As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was observed that the cutter device broke while the user was using it in the incision site.It was reported that the whole piece was retrieved.It was reported that after the case, the user checked the device and found that it was broken.It was further reported that it did not appear as though x-rays, antibiotics or irrigation was necessary.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure or whether a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement.There were no 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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Additional 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.The actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the device has been evaluated, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.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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Additional 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.Corrected data: d10, h3, h6: the previous report stated the device was returned for evaluation.However, the device was not returned for evaluation.H6: device history review: the actual device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition was not confirmed.However, a device history review was performed which indicated that there were no relevant issues identified during the manufacture of the device that may have contributed to the reported condition.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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