| Catalog Number |
CAT02298 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/11/2023
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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 procedure that the upper part of the grasping jaw was missing.Using x-ray it was observed to still be in the joint.Attempts were made to retrieve it, but retrieval was unsuccessful.It was left in the joint.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: part of jaw remained in the bone.Probable root cause: application user technique related factors difficult anatomy, extremely tough soft tissue.The reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.The device manufacturer date is not known.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during procedure that the upper part of the grasping jaw was missing.Using x-ray it was observed to still be in the joint.Attempts were made to retrieve it, but retrieval was unsuccessful.It was left in the joint.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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