A facility reported a broken scalp clip after surgery.It is unknown if any part fell into the surgical site as they were not able to find a broken piece.When device broke, they searched for the fragment, however, not all broken parts were recovered.
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Unique device identification (udi): (b)(4) or (b)(4).The raneyscalp clip was not returned for evaluation and no lot number information has been provided; therefore, an evaluation of the device could not be performed, and manufacturing records could not be reviewed.A photo was provided which showed a broken scalp clip.Therefore the report of a broken scalp clip is confirmed.However, it is noted that the photo and description does not provide much description of how the device was used, therefore the risk documentation will be used to assess the potential causes of this broken scalp clip.The root cause is undetermined and was unable to be confirmed in the complaint evaluation.Product was not received for analysis, however a photo was provided which showed the broken scalp clip.Therefore, the report of a broken scalp clip was confirmed.Due to not having the product for testing, the risk documentation was used to determine the potential root causes of this failure.Potential root causes include clinician opens scalp clip too far, or improper material selection/dimension attributes/tolerances.
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