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Model Number 72200431 |
Device Problem
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/13/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: case: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during an arthroscopy procedure, it was hard to insert the obturator to the sheath.The procedure was successfully completed with a competitor device.There was a delay of less than or equal to 30 minutes.No other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the device and the reported event.A complaint history review found no similar reported events.A review of device records could not be performed due to insufficient information but there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.The instructions for use was reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The cannula and two obturators were returned.All seals are in place and whole.The distal end of the cannula shaft is bent.A functional evaluation of the device found the obturator could not slide freely into the cannula.The complaint was confirmed, and the root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device, an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use, or exposure of the device to high temperatures during transport or storage.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
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