| Model Number |
7205335 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Crack (1135); Material Twisted/Bent (2981); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/12/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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, the full radius blade stalled and then broke.No broken pieces fell into the patient's joint.The procedure was completed with non-significant delay using a back-up device.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The inner shaft is bent just above the distal tip of the device.There is debris on the inner shaft and in the channel of the outer shaft.The inner shaft is cracked at the bend.A functional evaluation of the returned device finds it does not cycle as designed due to the bend near the distal end.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found no similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include an application of unintended force and side loading of the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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