| Model Number |
NARROW REV 38MM REAMER MODULAR, PILOT TIP |
| 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 |
06/17/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information, including the product investigation, will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported during surgery that a 38mm pilot tip reamer jammed and the pilot tip snapped.All pieces were removed from the patient.There was no surgical delay.The case proceeded without complications and a good outcome for the patient.Patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.Image received.The device is available for evaluation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: the broken device returned was likely the result of applying a bending moment to the reamer during use, which led to brittle fracture of the pilot tip feature.Section d: corrected catalog number and lot number; h6: corrected component code, type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions.
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