| Model Number |
420227-10 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/15/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) received the instrument involved with this complaint and completed the device evaluation.The customer reported complaint that instrument wires are exposed was confirmed.Failure analysis found a frayed pitch cable at the distal end.The returned instrument was also found to have a broken bipolar yaw pulley.The broken piece (approximately 0.072 x 0.175 in size) is missing as a result of breakage.This failure is most commonly caused by mishandling/misuse, such as excess force applied to the distal end of the instrument.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that prior to starting a da vinci-assisted surgical procedure, an or staff member noticed the pk dissecting forceps has wires exposed.The operation room staff completed case set-up and a similar backup da vinci instrument was used to proceed with the case.The procedure was completed with no reported injury.
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