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7205305 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Flaked (1246)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/02/2021
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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 procedure, the full radius blade created metal flakes immediately after use.The procedure was completed with a backup device.It is unknown if there was a delay.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed the device was not returned with original packaging and the device has debris on it.No physical damage is visible to the device.A functional evaluation of the returned device found that device was ran and no metal flakes were found coming off device.Device passed all functional test.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.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 risk management review found that the reported failure was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.It was determined the device did not contribute to the reported event.The complaint was not verified and the root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the product evaluation process.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.
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