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2038-22-000 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Component Missing (2306)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
03/04/2020
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that it was noticed that the locking ring on trial taper spacer had been removed rendering instrument useless.No surgical delay.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Territory 234 reported that it was noticed that the locking ring on trial taper spacer had been removed rendering instrument useless.No surgical delay.Examination of the returned instrument confirmed the complaint of missing locking ring.Visual analysis found the trial spacer to be in good condition otherwise.The complaint sample consisted of (1) (b)(4) trial spacer 12/14 +10.A review of complaint database did not identify any other similar complaints received and the root cause cannot be determined.Based on the investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Complaints will be monitored under (b)(4) post market surveillance.
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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 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, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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