| Catalog Number |
72200728 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Flaked (1246)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/29/2024
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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 an ankle arthroscopy, the tip of the dyonics stonecutter fell off.Metal shavings were noted in the patient via arthroscope.All metal shavings were suctioned out.The procedure was successfully completed without surgical delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (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.An evaluation of the customer provided image was performed and found in the first image the device inside a bag with no visual defects.A second arthroscopic image shows the site of operation but no shavings are visible.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found no 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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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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