Catalog Number 6541-2-701 |
Device Problems
Sticking (1597); Failure to Advance (2524); Material Distortion (2977); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 03/21/2014 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the primary surgery the fluted pin got stuck in the hole of the cutting block.The pin would not go through to engage into the patients bone.Another set of holes were used and the surgery was completed successfully.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding a seizing triathlon tibial resection guide was reported.The event was confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results: no material or manufacturing defects were observed on the surfaces examined.Medical records received and evaluation: not performed as patient factors did not contribute to the event.Device history review: all devices accepted into final stock conformed to specification.Complaint history review: there have been similar reported events for this lot id.Conclusions: the investigation concluded that material smearing was present in a hole of the tibial resection guide, likely caused by galling between the pin and the guide hole.No material or manufacturing defects were identified.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the primary surgery the fluted pin got stuck in the hole of the cutting block.The pin would not go through to engage into the patients bone.Another set of holes were used and the surgery was completed successfully.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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