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Model Number 72204044 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/06/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during an arthroscopy, the retrograde drills broke when the surgeon tried to downshift to pierce the tunnel in the femur.The procedure was completed without significant delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during an arthroscopy, the retrograde drill broke when the surgeon tried to downshift to pierce the tunnel in the femur.All pieces were removed.The procedure was completed without significant delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H10 h3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.The instructions for use was reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
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