Catalog Number 0580-3744-0 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Fracture (1260); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
Injury (2348)
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Event Date 05/23/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Event Description
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Nib of exeter modular broach (44 #0) broke off while broach when trying to remove a fully inserted into femur.Broach could not be removed from patients femur using exeter broach handle.Various methods of removal were tried by surgeon before broach was removed after burring a hole into the proximal end and a slap hammer with a small hook attachment was inserted to backslap it out.Approximately 90mins added to procedure to remove instrument before surgery could be continued and completed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding a crack/fracture involving an exeter rasp was reported.The event was confirmed following visual inspection.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: visual inspection: visual inspection was performed as part of the material analysis report (mar).The parts were examined with the aid of a stereo microscope at magnifications up to 50x.The device broken at the notch.The fracture surfaces of the notch.Based on macroscopic features, the approximate direction of fracture propagation.Material analysis a material analysis has been performed.The report concluded: the rasp fractured at the notch, with the fracture occurring in overload.Eds showed the rasp was consistent with 17-4 ph stainless steel alloy.Based on the given information, no identifiable materials or manufacturing discrepancies were observed on the surfaces examined.-medical records received and evaluation: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.-device history review: all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the reported lot.Conclusion: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Additional information, including operative are needed to fully investigate the event.If further information becomes available this investigation will be re-opened.
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Event Description
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Nib of exeter modular broach (44 #0) broke off while broach when trying to remove a fully inserted into femur.Broach could not be removed from patients femur using exeter broach handle.Various methods of removal were tried by surgeon before broach was removed after burring a hole into the proximal end and a slap hammer with a small hook attachment was inserted to backslap it out.Approximately 90mins added to procedure to remove instrument before surgery could be continued and completed.
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