| Catalog Number |
RN7130 |
| 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 |
08/25/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the tip of the ruggles decker ivd up 6 inches 1.5mm x 5mm (rn7130) broke off inside a patient during spinal surgery as the physician was using it to dissect.The surgical team was reportedly confident that they retrieved the broken piece from the instrument and assumed there was no patient harm.No surgical delay has been reported.
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Event or Problem Description
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N/a.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The ruggles decker ivd up (rn7130) was not returned to the manufacturer; therefore, an evaluation of the device could not be performed.Lot number information has been provided; the device history record (dhr) was reviewed, and no abnormalities related to the reported issue were identified.A definitive root cause could not be determined.The issue of breaking during use may be the result of rough handling or environmental damage.If additional relevant information becomes available in the future, this complaint will be reopened, and the respective evaluation performed.Trends will be monitored for this and similar issues.At present, we consider this complaint to be closed.
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