| Model Number |
2274-59-000 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Dull, Blunt (2407)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Not Applicable (3189); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
06/15/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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The surgeon; port macquarie base hospital (b)(6) 2020; two drill bits broken using case also drill bits blunt.Action taken to manage the issue: single use smith and nephew drill bit used - competitor single use product used.10 minute delay to the procedure, no ae to patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or device history record (dhr) review was not possible because the required lot code(s) was not provided.Based on previous investigations this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Corrective action was not indicated.H10 additional narrative: added: e1 (facility name).Corrected: h6 (patient).H6 patient code: removed the code for not applicable and replaced with no code available (3191) to capture prolonged surgery and insufficient information.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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