Report inconclusive.No evaluation was performed, as the device was not returned.If the device is returned in the future, product analysis may be performed.The user manual contains the following warnings ¿do not use a legend attachment if any part of the attachment appears to be bent, loose, missing or damaged.Do not use excessive pressure, such as bending or prying, on attachments or dissecting tools.This may cause tool to bend or break and cause injury to patient, operator and/or operating room staff." in addition, ¿insert dissecting tool into motor collet with a slight rotational motion.A tactile and audible click is observed indicating that the dissecting tool is fully seated.¿ we will continue to track and trend this complaint type.(b)(6).If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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It was reported that during a procedure, the footplate of the attachment broke off in the patient.The patient's condition was unknown at the time of the initial report but it was reported that a revision surgery was planned.The hospital has not returned the device and the serial number of the device was not provided.On follow up, it was confirmed that the initial procedure was completed with no other non-routine activities, and patient is clinically fine and continuing follow up post-surgery with the surgeon.It was also confirmed that the revision surgery has not been scheduled yet.Additional information about the event is currently being followed up for further details.
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