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357.403 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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.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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Device report from synthes, reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on an unknown date, the stepped drill bit in question doesn't fit in the motor since the proximal part is worn out.There is no consequence to the patient.This complaint involves one (1) device.This report is for one (1) 6.0mm/10.0mm stepped drill bit cannulated/large qc/435mm.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
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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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: h3, h4, h6: 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.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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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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H3, h4, h6: part # 357.403.Synthes lot # us91162.Supplier lot # us91162.Release to warehouse date: 03 jun 2008.Supplier: (b)(4).No ncr's were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.Visual inspection: the 6.0 mm/ 10.0 mm step drill bit cannulated, large qc, tfn (part # 357.403, lot # us91162, mfg # 03- jun-2008) was received at us customer quality (cq) with no visual defects.There was no sign of a proximal bend.Functional test: a functional test was performed, and the drill stop attached to the proximal end of the step drill bit was unable to be disassembled.The complaint was able to be replicated, therefore the complaint is confirmed.The cutting portion of the reamer is dull to the touch and worn.The complaint of the reamer not being able to fit in the motor could not be confirmed since the motor was not returned.Dimensional inspection: dimensional analysis was completed, the outer diameter of the shaft is within specification of drawing.Document/specification review: the following drawing(s) was reviewed; - 6.0 mm/ 10.0 mm step drill bit cannulated, large qc, tfn conclusion: there is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.While no definitive root cause could be determined it is possible that the device encountered unintended forces.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.No new malfunctions were observed during the course of this investigation.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.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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This is report 1 of 2 for (b)(4).
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