Catalog Number 261221 |
Device Problem
Dull, Blunt (2407)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/13/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event Description
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A physician reported a disposable perforator (id 261221) could not drill the bone.They felt that the perforator was too dull during the procedure.Another product was used to complete the procedure.It is unknown what drill was used with the perforator if the perforator clicked in place on the drill.It is also unknown if the recommended spring tests were performed between each burr hole.No patient injury reported, and the event did not led to surgical delay.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The disposable perforator (id 261221) was returned for evaluation.Unique device identification (udi): (b)(4).Failure analysis - a visual inspection revealed that the unit as lightly soiled and had no "eo" label but showed no other anomalies.A spring test showed that the unit passed and functioned as designed.A functional test was performed and revealed that the unit was able to successfully drill 5 holes and was found to function as intended.Therefore the complaint condition could not be confirmed per the failure analysis.The root cause is undetermined and was unable to be confirmed in the complaint evaluation.Product was received for analysis and the investigation could not confirm the complaint.The risk remains acceptable per the risk analysis.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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