It was reported that during arthroscopy procedure, outside the patient, the accu-pass direct crescent xl tip is chipped but still on.The procedure was finished with a smith and nephew backup device.Surgical delay less than or equal to 30 mins.Patient injuries were not reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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The reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection of the returned instrument shows no manufacturing abnormalities.The tip of the device is detached.A functional evaluation could not be conducted due to detached tip.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 complaint was confirmed.Factor(s) that could have contributed to the reported event include: (1) excessive force.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
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