| Model Number |
IPN915189 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Align (2522)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/21/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn#(b)(4).Other remarks: n/a.Corrected data: n/a.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the jaws were found misaligned when checking it at the hospital supply room.No patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn#(b)(4).The sample was returned and sent to the manufacturing site (tecomet) for investigation.Tecomet reports "the dhr for the returned instrument was reviewed and found complete without any irregularities.This instrument was produced at the tecomet, inc.Kenosha wi facility as part of a (b)(4).Lot in july of 2021.Evaluation of the returned instrument shows that the tips are slightly loose and misaligned in the closed position and there is no visible damage to the jaw pivot pin area on the outer tube assembly.We are able to validate the complaint for the returned instrument.After the initial evaluation this instrument was dis-assembled in order to evaluate its internal components and it was found that the inner drive rod (n00185) bosses are both damaged where they engage the jaws.We suspect that the damaged drive rod bosses caused the jaws to become slightly loose and misaligned in the closed position.We are unable to determine what caused the drive rod bosses to become damaged but mishandling of this device at the end user's facility is suspected.All 50 instruments from this lot were 100% visually inspected and function tested prior to shipment to the customer as this is a standardized procedure at this facility for this product line.Due to these findings, no further actions will be taken in response to this complaint and this record will be deemed closed." other remarks: n/a corrected data: n/a.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the jaws were found misaligned when checking it at the hospital supply room.No patient involvement.
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