| Model Number |
1352277 |
| 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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| Date of Event |
02/17/2022
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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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This is 1 of 3 linked to mfg report numbers: 3014334038-2022-00048, 3014334038-2022-00050.A facility reported that the quick-lock speculum mount (1352277) broke in the middle of a tympanoplasty procedure.All parts were recovered and were taken off the surgical field; no fragments fell into the surgical site.It was reported that an x-ray was performed to assure that no parts were left in the patient following the event.The event did not lead to patient injury, death, or delay in procedure.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The quick-lock speculum mount (1352277) was returned for evaluation: failure analysis - evaluation was unable to conclusively verify customer information as valid.The mount was undamaged and no defect was found.Tested within specifications.Root cause - the returned 1352277 mount is in used condition with no visible defect.The mount was attached to a broken 1352275 speculum arm.The arm is being investigated under a separate complaint.No further investigation required based on the acceptability of risk and no adverse trends identified.This will be monitored and trended going forward.
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