| Model Number |
72200081 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Crack (1135); Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/01/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference case- (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during arthroscopy, an incisor plus elite blade was not working because the inner blade was bent and cracked external to patient.Procedure was resumed, without any delay, with a back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that the distal end of the inner blade assembly is bend backwards and the material has split at the proximal end of the blade window.A functional evaluation could not be performed due to the condition in which the device was received.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found no similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.The root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the complaint event include an unintended impact event inconsistent with normal use.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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