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The reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection was performed on the returned device and revealed particulates on the inside of the viewing window.Microscopic inspection revealed a crack in the window.Functional evaluation revealed there was no live video output, only a red screen with red lines.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause has been associated with the cracked viewing window.A review of the device history records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
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It was reported that, during a knee arthroscopy, the "camera head" had a white dot on the lens.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No patient injuries or other complications were reported.Results of investigation have concluded the camera head evaluation revealed there was no live video output, only a red screen with red lines; therefore, makes it a reportable event.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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