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7206010 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Flaked (1246)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/24/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a shoulder scope, the shaver was not resecting as needed and the blade was rubbing on the outer sheath, causing the shaver blade to chipped off metal pieces into the patient's joint.All pieces were removed with suction.The procedure was successfully completed without significant 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H10 h3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.The instructions for use was reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A risk management review found that the reported failure was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate a review of the inspection process found that each component should be visually inspected for all non-conforming attributes defined in the procedure per case details, all of the metal shavings from the blades were retrieved from the patient.The procedure was completed using a back-up device.No patient injuries or adverse consequences were reported.Since no patient injuries are being reported no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.There was no way to determine if the device contributed to the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed, and the root cause 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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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