| Model Number |
430009-52 |
| 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 |
11/22/2021
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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 central processing, the cadiere forceps instrument had a broken cable.There were no reports of patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) received the cadiere forceps instrument involved with this complaint and completed the device evaluation.Failure analysis confirmed and replicated the reported issue.Fa found the instrument to have a broken snake wrist cable at the distal end.The segment of the cable that contains the crimp was missing and was not returned with the instrument.As a result, the instrument cannot open and close its grips.The instrument will not engage properly with the in-house system.Other cables were not damaged.The housing was removed from the back end; no damage was observed.
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