Catalog Number 6474525 |
Device Problem
Mechanical Problem (1384)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 05/23/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Neither the device nor films of applicable imaging studies were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported event.
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Event Description
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Patient demographics: gender: female it was reported that during surgery, the cutter malfunctioned.It was unknown whether the gears were sheared or if it was faulty to begin with.The product came in contact with the patient.No patient complications were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product analysis: instrument unable to be disassembled without damage.Functional evaluation found operation of cutter operable, but with intermittent slippage and jamming of internal gear and pinion, consistent with the -03 mill gear and -05 mill pinion interfacing features with significant material wear.This instrument is a single-use instrument.The above observations are consistent with anticipated wear.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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