Catalog Number 2107-4017 |
Device Problems
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Material Deformation (2976); Naturally Worn (2988)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 08/11/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Review of the product history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.There have been no other events for the lot referenced.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a 4.0 drill bit would not pass through oblique angle side of the 4.0 drill guide smoothly.The right angle side was used instead.Procedure completed successfully with no delay and no adverse affects to the patient.Operative site was the patient's right hip.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding damage involving a trident guide was reported.The event was confirmed.Device evaluation and results: examination of the returned device with a material analysis engineer indicated damage observed on guide hole, consistent with galling and contact against a hard object.Medical records received and evaluation: not performed as no adverse consequences to the patient were reported.Device history review: review of the device history records indicates devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other event for the lot referenced.Conclusions: the reported event was confirmed.Visual inspection of the returned device shows that the device was damaged.Examination of the returned device with a material analysis engineer indicated damage observed on guide hole, consistent with galling and contact against a hard object.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information become available, this investigation will be reopened.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a 4.0 drill bit would not pass through oblique angle side of the 4.0 drill guide smoothly.The right angle side was used instead.Procedure completed successfully with no delay and no adverse affects to the patient.Operative site was the patient's right hip.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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