| Catalog Number |
0375562000 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/17/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the tip of the device got damaged during the procedure and there was a surgical delay of 30 minutes.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Alleged failure: when the tip of the formula cutter resector (diameter 5.5mmx125mm) came out of the patient.The failure(s) identified in the investigation is consistent with the complaint record.The probable root cause/s could be the blade comes in contact with a hard object causing damage to the teeth and hitting the housing edges.Excessive pressure, such as bending or prying, may cause the arthroscopic shaver blades to bend/break.The product was returned for investigation and the failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.Manufacturer date is unknown.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the tip of the device got damaged during the procedure and there was a surgical delay of 30 minutes.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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