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MalfunctionHJT

QUICKSET DEPTH GAUGE 70MM

Received Aug 19, 2020 · Event occurred Aug 11, 2020

Report 1818910-2020-18447 · MDR key 10428151

Device

Generic name

Hip Instruments : Drill Guides

Model number

2274-60-000

Catalog number

227460000

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

PRODUCT COMPLAINT # (B)(4). INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: THE DEVICE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REPORT WAS NOT RETURNED. THE INVESTIGATION COULD NOT VERIFY OR IDENTIFY ANY PRODUCT CONTRIBUTION TO THE REPORTED EVENT WITH THE INFORMATION PROVIDED. DEPUY SYNTHES CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION CLOSED AT THIS TIME. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE RECEIVED, THE INFORMATION WILL BE REVIEWED AND THE INVESTIGATION MAY BE RE-OPENED AS NECESSARY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENTS WERE FOUND BROKEN IN THE SETS. TIP OF THE BIMENTUM PLASTIC INSERT WAS BROKEN OFF AT THE BASE. BOTH DEPTH GAUGES ARE SHEARED OFF AT THE BASE. NO SURGICAL DELAY.