Catalog Number SURGICAL UNKNOWN |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 01/30/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device investigation is pending.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend related events.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the item listed is the closest based on the customer description as no model number is given and said it is at least 6 years old.During a surgical procedure on the spine the tip of nerve retractor fell off into the cavity.There was no injury to the patient and the tip was extracted with no issue.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn#(b)(4).The device was discontinued greater than 10 years ago which exceeds our document retention period.(1) sample of 185700 was received for evaluation.This product was discontinued >10 years ago and has exceeded it's expected life.Visual evaluation of the tip noted a fracture plan suggestive of sheering force.No corrosion or deficiencies of the metal were observed.No further evaluation is required.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the item listed is the closest based on the customer description as no model number is given and said it is at least 6 years old.During a surgical procedure on the spine the tip of nerve retractor fell off into the cavity.There was no injury to the patient and the tip was extracted with no issue.
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