STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH ONLAY INSERT EXTRACTOR; PROSTHESIS, KNEE PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, PARTIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYM
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Catalog Number 160430 |
Device Problem
Bent (1059)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 03/23/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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When completed, the investigation results will be submitted in a supplemental report.
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Event Description
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During removal of mako pka poly trial, the poly extractor tool would not fit in the poly removal holes, as the pegs on the tool were bent.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding damage involving a onlay insert extractor was reported.The event was confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results: visual inspection of the onlay insert extractor with the log visible found the left pin appears to be bent outward.The device is dimensionally out of specification.Medical records received and evaluation: not performed as there were no medical records.Device history review: review of the device history records indicates devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies complaint history review: there have been no other events for this lot.Conclusions: the investigation concluded that the onlay insert extractor is out of specification which will cause the device to not work as intended.A review of the inspection record indicated 8 were reviewed and passed inspection for the pin degree feature.The database was reviewed for similar events and many of the complaints were reported as difficult to use which possibly led to the damaged pins.There are clear signs of misuse over time due to rust in the leaf springs which resulted in the device becoming unusable.
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Event Description
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During removal of mako pka poly trial, the poly extractor tool would not fit in the poly removal holes, as the pegs on the tool were bent.
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