| Catalog Number |
5450-800-309 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/25/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a tumor removal case, the tip broke 10 mins into use.The second tip used with the same handpiece also broke about 10 minutes into use.A third tip and a new handpiece was retrieved to complete the case with no further issues.The procedure was completed successfully without a delay; no adverse consequences or medical intervention were reported.The following day the account was testing the handpiece in use during the tip breaks and when a tip of a different lot number (on metal) was tested it cracked in a similar spot.This report is for the second tip that broke during the procedure.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A follow up report will be filed once the quality investigation is complete.Device discarded.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: the quality investigation is complete.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a tumor removal case, the tip broke 10 mins into use.The second tip used with the same handpiece also broke about 10 minutes into use.A third tip and a new handpiece was retrieved to complete the case with no further issues.The procedure was completed successfully without a delay; no adverse consequences or medical intervention were reported.The following day the account was testing the handpiece in use during the tip breaks and when a tip of a different lot number (on metal) was tested it cracked in a similar spot.This report is for the second tip that broke during the procedure.
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