| Catalog Number |
254500543 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Component Missing (2306); Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
11/14/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (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 or Problem Description
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It was reported that several instruments were discovered to be damaged during the decontamination process by reprocessing staff.The attune femoral impactor attachment has a cracked on the top surface.Size 3 attune rp ps artic surf had a spring come off while being cleaned.Size 6 attune rp ps artic surf also had a spring come off while being reprocessed.There were no patients involved in the incidents.Surgery time was not extended.
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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.Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : examination of the returned device confirms the reported event.Root cause and corrective action are documented in the capa system.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.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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