| Model Number |
L20416 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Scratched Material (3020)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
02/06/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(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 that the surgeon performed a direct anterior approach total hip replacement on the left side with a pinnacle cup and a corail stem.The surgeon broached up to a size 16 corail broach.When he wanted to calcar plane, he realized the calcar planer did not seat fully over the nub on the broach.After opening another tray with another calcar planer, it was determined that something must be wrong with the size 16 corail broach.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provision of 21 cfr, part 803.The report may be based on the 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 instrument confirmed the complaint.Depuy-synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will 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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