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119139ND |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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A facility reported a broken drill during procedure.Parts fell into the surgical site, however, all parts were retrieved and the procedure was completed with a replacement product.Surgical delay of 10 minutes was reported.The patient is in good condition.
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Event or Problem Description
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N/a.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The drill was not returned for evaluation; therefore, an evaluation of the device could not be performed.Lot number information has been provided; therefore, manufacturing records were reviewed and found no anomalies.The cause(s) of the difficulty reported by the customer could not be determined.If additional relevant information becomes available in the future, this complaint will be reopened, and the respective evaluation performed.Trends will be monitored for this and similar issues.At present, we consider this complaint to be closed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Results of investigation: the device was received on october the 15th 2021.A visual inspection done on the returned product as receipt confirmed that the tip of the drill is broken.Broken tip has not been returned.Some important rubbing marks are observed on the external diameter of the drill.Those marks cannot have been done by following the associated surgical technique as no drilling guide or other associated instrument is recommended to be used during the drilling.Inspection was performed according to the associated inspection work instruction.The breakage of the tip is confirmed.Except the total length of the device (as tip is broken), all the measurements and inspection steps are in compliance with manufacturing specifications and especially, internal and external diameters.Conclusion : the following investigative actions were performed.Refer to the respective tasks for further detail.· complaint history review: the complaint history review identifies two previous similar reported events for this device, and one for the same product lot.No adverse trend was identified.Future complaints for this failure mode will continue to be monitored and investigated as required.· risk management review (device): identified no issues which could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The failure mode was previously identified by the risk management file, and the anticipated risk level is acceptable.· dhr/batch record review: identified no issues or manufacturing abnormalities which could have caused or contributed to the reported event.This review determined that the device met manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.· capa/nc/pra/hhe/field action review: identified no previous events or issues which could have caused or contributed to the reported event.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.· device labeling/ifu review: identified no issues which could have caused or contributed to the reported event.This review determined that the device met labeling requirements upon release for distribution.· medical investigation monitoring board (mimb) review: no mimb review is required.The complaint alleges no injury to the patient.The device involved in the reported event has been checked in compliance within specifications.According to risk management documentation for the qwix instruments, wear of the device is identified as failure mode which could result in breakage of the drill.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated as no non-conformances or product deficiencies were identified and the risk level is acceptable.If additional information is later received, the complaint may be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint, though future complaints will be monitored and investigated as required.This investigation can be closed.
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