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MalfunctionGAD

DARRACH RETRACTOR SMALL

Received Jul 7, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 12, 2026

Report 1818910-2026-11504 · MDR key 25733357

Device

Generic name

Retractors

Catalog number

223631000

Lot number

BF0302

Product problems

  • Crack

Patient

Not reported

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

PRODUCT COMPLAINT #(B)(4). THIS REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF 21 CFR, PART 803 (AND/OR PART 4, AS APPLICABLE). THIS REPORT MAY BE BASED ON INFORMATION WHICH HAS NOT BEEN INVESTIGATED OR VERIFIED PRIOR TO THE REQUIRED REPORTING DATE. THIS REPORT DOES NOT REFLECT A CONCLUSION BY DEPUY SYNTHES, OR ITS EMPLOYEES THAT THE REPORT CONSTITUTES AN ADMISSION THAT THE PRODUCT, DEPUY SYNTHES, OR ITS EMPLOYEES CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE POTENTIAL EVENT DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT. IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL REPORT, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE A CRACK IN THE INSTRUMENT WAS OBSERVED. INSTRUMENT DID NOT BREAK AND NOTHING WAS LEFT IN THE PATIENT. THIS DID NOT IMPACT SURGICAL TIME OR PATIENT CARE.