Reprocessed disposable item causing metal shavings intraoperatively.
Formula agressive plus cutter 4mm reference 375-544-000 lot #12926915.
Shoulder full thickness supraspinatus tear- the deviation occurred in the quality control checking process of the manufacturer.
The error was identified only upon use at our facility.
Surgeon called manager into or during procedure to show me the metal shavings that were in the patient from the shaver.
He also stated that the shaver does not always rotate like it should, he demonstrated that when activated the shaver did not rotate, but delayed, then would rotate.
Surgeon does not want to use any more reprocessed stryker shavers.
Will work with supply chain to get these replaced with new.
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