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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO UNIVERSAL HANDSWITCH; UNIT, OPERATIVE DENTAL
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STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO UNIVERSAL HANDSWITCH; UNIT, OPERATIVE DENTAL Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 5100009000
Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)
Event Date 03/11/2015
Event Type  malfunction  
Event Description
The universal handswitch was returned for service.Upon evaluation at the manufacturer, it was discovered that the run/safe switch would not lock into either position.When the run/safe switch does not lock, it creates a situation from which the device may be activated unintentionally.There was no patient involvement, and there were no user injuries or adverse consequences.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was duplicated.It was confirmed by the service technician through visual inspection the run/safe switch was not locking into place.The device was scrapped by the manufacturer.
 
Event Description
The universal handswitch was returned for service.Upon evaluation at the manufacturer, it was discovered that the run/safe switch would not lock into either position.When the run/safe switch does not lock, it creates a situation from which the device may be activated unintentionally.There was no patient involvement, and there were no user injuries or adverse consequences.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
A follow up report will be filed after the quality investigation has been completed.
 
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Brand Name
UNIVERSAL HANDSWITCH
Type of Device
UNIT, OPERATIVE DENTAL
Manufacturer (Section D)
STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
4100 east milham avenue
kalamazoo MI 49001
Manufacturer (Section G)
STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
4100 east milham avenue
kalamazoo MI 49001
Manufacturer Contact
casey metzger
4100 east milham avenue
kalamazoo, MI 49001
2693237700
MDR Report Key4667129
MDR Text Key5867041
Report Number0001811755-2015-01275
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code EIA
Combination Product (y/n)N
Reporter Country CodeUS
PMA/PMN Number
K032117
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type Company Representative
Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date 03/11/2015
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Date FDA Received04/08/2015
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Device Operator Other
Device Catalogue Number5100009000
Device Lot Number04024
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer03/10/2015
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Date Manufacturer Received06/08/2015
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? Yes
Date Device Manufactured01/24/2004
Is the Device Single Use? No
Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device? No
Type of Device Usage Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
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