| Model Number |
2545-00-977 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
03/18/2020
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the 2 pieces artic surface were broken.Both have bent prongs and broken springs.These are intact and still in one piece.This did nor delay surgery and no one was injured.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #: (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.Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: examination of the returned device finds instrument deformation to the peg and spring, but not breakage into two or more pieces.The noted damage is consistent with material overload through the use of excessive force and the investigation did not establish a need for corrective action.Depuy 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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