MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GYRUS ACMI INC. HOUSE CURRETTE, 17CM OVAL, LG, SPOON 2.2MMX2.5MM

Model Number 272602

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 01/23/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The user facility reported that during a middle ear surgery, two curette's had the cutting side of the blade break off.The procedure was completed using an unk device.No pt injury reported.Olympus followed up with the user facility to obtain more information but with no results.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device reference in this report has not been returned to olympus for evaluation.If additional information or if the device is received at a later time this report will be supplemented.

• Brand Name: HOUSE CURRETTE, 17CM OVAL, LG, SPOON 2.2MMX2.5MM
• Type of Device: CURRETTE
• Manufacturer (Section D): GYRUS ACMI INC.; 136 turnpike road; southborough MA 01772 210
• Manufacturer (Section G): GYRUS ACMI INC.; 136 turnpike road; southborough MA 01772 210
• Manufacturer Contact: noemi schambach ; 2400 ringwood ave; san jose, CA 95131 ; 4089355002
• MDR Report Key: 3829869
• MDR Text Key: 19587252
• Report Number: 2951238-2014-00097
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Not Applicable
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/11/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/11/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 272602
• Device Catalogue Number: 272602
• Device Lot Number: 03066142/AL
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/11/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: 2951238-2014-00098.; HOUSE CURETTE, PRODUCT# 272602, LOT #03066142/AL,