| Model Number |
121135 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
08/15/2022
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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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The following information received via medwatch uf/importer report# (b)(4): "instrument was being used on the field in patient's right leg.Piece of tip was found in leg while using c-arm during procedure.Piece removed from patient and placed in specimen cup with lid.Instrument and specimen cup immediately removed from sterile field and given to circulator.X-ray to confirm no retained objects obtained." original intended procedure: insertion intramedullary nail femur.It was subsequently reported that there was no consequence to patient as a result to product problem and no procedural delay occurred.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The carb-bite mayo-hegar nh 6 (121-135) was not returned for evaluation; therefore, an evaluation of the device could not be performed.A lot number information has been provided; therefore, device history record (dhr) was reviewed, and no anomalies were found.A definitive root cause of the reported issue could not be determined.However, the issue of the product breaking may be the result of wear or environmental damage over time.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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