It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopy procedure when the doctor was taking off the tendon, the clamp tape cable broke inside the patient, all pieces were removed.No significant delay or patient injury reported.It is unknown if there was a backup device available.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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H10.H3, h6: the reported knife rasp, intended for use in treatment, has not been returned for evaluation.Without the reported product a visual or functional evaluation cannot be performed and the customers complaint cannot be confirmed.From the information provided, the device broke during use.An exact root cause cannot be determined with confidence; however, factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: excessive force applied during use.The instruction for use outlines precautionary statements and instructions in regards to the use of the device to avoid damage or non-functionality.A review of the manufacturing and complaint records was performed, there were no indications that would suggest that the device did not meet product specifications upon release into distribution.
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