| Catalog Number |
CAT02438 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/08/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the tip of the device broke during the procedure.The piece was retrieved.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the tip of the device broke during the procedure.The piece was retrieved.
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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: tip breaking.Probable root cause: design inadequate material selection to support movement/manipulation by user.Cannula tubing thickness too small to support movement/manipulation by user.Cannula size or geometry does not promote proper visualization of joint.Excessively sharp tip of cannula damages tissue.Manufacturing cannula not assembled, molded or machined to specification.Application excessive force poor visualization through arthroscope.The reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.Manufacture date in not known.
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