WATSON EXTRACTION SYSTEM
Received Jul 13, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 24, 2026
Report 1818910-2026-11849 · MDR key 25798934
Device
Product problems
- Break
Patient
Not reported
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT, THE STRIKE PLATES ON BOTH OSTEOTOME HANDLES BROKE OFF DURING THE CASE. THE THREADED PIECE FOR THE VICE GRIPS ALSO SHEARED OFF WHEN TRYING TO ASSEMBLE THE INSTRUMENT.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
PRODUCT COMPLAINT # (b)(4).THIS REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF 21 CFR, PART 803. 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.H11 ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE:D4: UDI: AS THE LOT NUMBER FOR THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE EVENT WAS NOT PROVIDED, THE FULL UDI IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.