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| Model Number |
219957 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Crack (1135); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Not Applicable (3189)
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| Date of Event |
01/06/2020
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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.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the sales rep via phone that during an acl procedure the customer's 23mm modular drive was bent causing their 8 x 23mm milagro advance interference screw to crack.The screw was removed with no further issues.The procedure was completed with other devices using the same bone hole with no patient harm but there was a two minute surgical delay to the case to grab a new driver and screw.The sales rep was not present for the case therefore could not provide any further information.The devices will be returning for evaluation.
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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.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.According to the information provided, it was reported that during an acl procedure the customer's 23mm modular drive was bent causing their 8 x 23mm milagro advance interference screw to crack.The screw was removed with no further issues.The complaint device was received and evaluated.Marks on the distal part of the device were observed during the visual inspection, it was also noted that the modular drive it¿s bent, which confirms the customer complaint.The root cause of the marks and the bent condition can be attributed to the use of the device since this is a reusable part.In addition, this type of failure may be related when the metal from an excessive of wear begins to lose the shape.However, it cannot be conclusively affirmed. a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number 1503001, and no non-conformances were identified at this point, 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.Udi: (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.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.H10 additional narrative: d10, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, 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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