Catalog Number 03.010.438S |
Device Problem
Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 07/19/2015 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that a surgeon was using the supra-patellar tibial nail during a case and he was having problems with the protection sleeve.Surgeon was using a competitor reaming system which kept catching on the synthes protection sleeve which would then pull out from the incision.Also, the rubber protection sleeve loosened from the protection sleeve handle.Four parts where involved in the reported event, however was not certain which one(s) contributed to this issue.There was a 14 to 30 minute surgical delay due to the reported event.The procedure was successfully completed.This report is 4 of 4 for (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.Additional narrative: patient id (b)(6).Patient weight was not provided by reporter.Device is an instrument and is not implanted/explanted.A device history record review was performed for the subject device lot.The review showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of the product that would contribute to this complaint condition.No non-conformances were generated during the production of the subject device.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.The expiration date of the subject device per the updated device history record review is february 2016.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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