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00584102508 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/08/2020
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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).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that articular surface provisional sz 5 8mm cracked in half.A backup device was available and no delay or injury occurred due to this event.It is unknown if this event was noticed during procedure or during inspection.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during surgery, articular surface provisional sz 5 8mm cracked in half while inside the patient.All pieces were removed from the patient.A back-up device was available and no delay or injury occurred due to this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is fractured and all fractured pieces were returned.The device shows signs of extensive use.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.This is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.
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