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It was reported that during an elbow scope, the burr left metal shavings in the patient's joint.The residue was burred away.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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The reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A review of the instructions for use found: do not resterilize.For single use only.Discard any open, unused product.Do not use after the expiration date do not allow the rotating portion of any blade or burr to touch any metallic object such as a cannula or arthroscope.Damage to both instruments is likely.A review of the complaint revealed there were no patient injuries reported and no apparent patient impact based on the details provided.Therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this evaluation will be reopened for investigation.
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