| Model Number |
351-10-13 |
| 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 |
12/02/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Pending investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported, the impactor handle broke during use.No fragments, parts or pieces fell into the patient or the wound site.The reported event did not lead to a surgical delay/prolongation.The patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.No other patient information/medical history provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This event was reported in error.As reported, the impactor handle broke during use.No fragments, parts or pieces fell into the patient or the wound site as this device is not used over/near the open wound.The reported event did not lead to a surgical delay/prolongation or injury to the patient and does not have a history of past injuries.The patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: the broken instrument reported was likely the result of improper use of the device during surgical procedure, as supported by durability testing, review of instrumentation design, and operative technique.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon reassessment of the reported event, it was determined that the event did not involve a death or serious injury nor would be likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if the reported malfunction were to recur.As a result, this complaint event is no longer considered reportable by exactech and this report may be disregarded.
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