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WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC SCRDRIVER F/EXPANSION HEAD SCR; TRAY,SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
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| Model Number |
387.282 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
01/08/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Without a lot number, the device history records review could not be completed as no product was received.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing 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.
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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 a piece of the handle broke off during screw insertion.No fragments was reported falling into the patient.Surgery was completed with a second driver included in the set.No charge replacement will be needed.Concomitant device reported: unknown screw (part# unknown, lot# unknown, quantity# 1).This complaint involves one (1) device.This report is 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.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.Investigation flow: damage.Visual inspection: the screwdriver f/expansion head scr (p/n: 387.282, lot #: unk) was returned and received at us cq.Upon visual inspection, it was observed that the handle was cracked and broken.There were scratches on the device but have no impact on the device functionality, no other issues were identified with the returned device.Device failure/defect identified? yes.Dimensional inspection: no dimensional inspection can be performed due to post-manufacturing damage.Document/specification review: since the exact manufacture date of the device was not identified, the current revision of drawings was reviewed.Complaint confirmed? yes, the device received was broken.Hence confirming the allegation.Investigation conclusion the complaint condition is confirmed for the screwdriver f/expansion head scr (p/n: 387.282, lot #: unk).There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the issue and hence the root cause cannot be determined.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.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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