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MalfunctionHWM

WATSON EXTRACTION SYSTEM

Received Jul 1, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 15, 2026

Report 1818910-2026-11287 · MDR key 25681801

Device

Generic name

Extraction Instrument

Catalog number

17601A

Product problems

  • Device-Device Incompatibility
  • Material Deformation

Patient

0 DA · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE WATSON STEM EXTRACTOR WAS CROSS-THREADED. THE COMPONENT USED TO TIGHTEN AROUND THE STEM WAS DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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. IF THE INFORMATION IS UNKNOWN, NOT AVAILABLE OR DOES NOT APPLY, THE SECTION/FIELD OF THE FORM IS LEFT BLANK. IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE. D4: UDI: AS THE LOT NUMBER FOR THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE EVENT WAS NOT PROVIDED, THE FULL UDI IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE