Catalog Number CAT02643 |
Device Problem
Sticking (1597)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 06/07/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
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Event Description
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It was reported the anchor became stuck in the inserter.The inserter became compromised as the doctor attempted to impact the anchor in place which resulted in the inserter prematurely releasing the anchor before it had been placed at the appropriate depth.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was not returned for investigation therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.Alleged failure: anchor became stuck in the inserter.Probable root cause: design: anchor/inserter too large to insert into cannula.Anchor/inserter has difficult sharp/geometry which impedes insertion.Manufacturing: anchor/inserter not manufactured to specification.Anchor/inserter not assembled to specification.Application: excessive force.Off angle insertion.The alleged failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.Mfg date: (b)(6) 2016.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported the anchor became stuck in the inserter.The inserter became compromised as the doctor attempted to impact the anchor in place which resulted in the inserter prematurely releasing the anchor before it had been placed at the appropriate depth.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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