| Catalog Number |
012013 |
| 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 |
11/23/2023
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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 a right knee arthroscopy, the head of the straight basket punch broke in two pieces.The visible parts were retrieved from the patient.An x-ray was requested to confirm there were no parts left in the wound and it was cleared.It is unknown if there was a back-up device available or if there was a surgical delay.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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