| Model Number |
2545-00-975 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Component Missing (2306); Material Twisted/Bent (2981); Scratched Material (3020)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
01/17/2019
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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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During reprocessing, the sterilization technician found that one of the balseal springs on an attune size 5 trial articulating surface was bent.The technician also found there to be deep scratches on the front surface of the trial.When i was given the item, the one of the 2 balseal springs was missing.It is not available for return.As far as i have been told, the spring was disposed of.There was no patient consequence to my knowledge.
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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.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should the additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot null device history batch null device history review null if information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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