| Model Number |
012020 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Laceration(s) (1946); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/21/2021
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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 an arthroscopy for knee meniscus, the punch basket broke off in the patient's joint (metal piece of 0.5cm x 1.5cm).X-ray was performed to locate the piece and an additional incision was made on the patient to removed it.It is unknown if a back-up device was available.8 minutes of delay occurred.No further complications reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: 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 manufacturing record review could not be conducted as no lot number was provided.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.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 review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.Insufficient clinical information was provided and a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time.The patient impact beyond the reported events could not be determined based on the limited information provided.Should any additional clinical information be provided, this complaint will be re-evaluated.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.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.B5: update description of event.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an arthroscopy for a knee meniscus, the punch basket broke off in the patient's joint (metal piece of 0.5cm x 1.5cm).An x-ray was performed to locate the piece and an additional incision was made on the patient to remove it resulting in a surgical delay of 8 minutes.It is unknown if a back-up device was available.No other complications were reported.Current patient status was reported as ¿good¿.
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