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C6114 |
| 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 |
06/13/2024
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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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The reported device has been returned to conmed; however, the evaluation of the device has not been completed.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the device evaluation and complaint investigation.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported that the c6114, mini-revo bone punch 1.5mm, device was being used during an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2024 when it was reported ¿instrument purchased through conmed that broke off in the patient.We did take the patient back to surgery to retrieve the piece on the same day and she is doing fine.¿.The procedure was completed and there was no report of extended hospitalization for the patient or user.This report is being raised on the reported injury due to the patient being taken back to surgery to remove a foreign body.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: d1 brand name was update from mini-revo bone punch 1.5mm to revo manufacturer narrative: examination of the returned used device, item (b)(6) found device broken off at the tip.Examination was performed per print (b)(6), found punch broken off.335 of the inches.Broken piece was not returned for evaluation.The root cause cannot be determined; however, the likely cause of this event was excessive force that broke off the tip of the device.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.A two-year lot history review shows a total of (b)(4) device for this lot number and failure mode.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of (b)(4) complaints, regarding (b)(4) devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame (b)(4) devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.Should all the complaint devices have been found confirmed for this reported failure, the rate of failure would be (b)(4).Per the instructions for use, the user is advised to inspect instrument after use to ensure it has not been damaged.Additionally, the ifu states to inspect instrument prior to use to ensure it is in good physical condition and functions properly.There should be no loose, broken or misaligned parts.Exercise care in the use of the device to minimize side or bending loads.Do not use excessive force on instruments to avoid damage or breakage during use.Avoid unintended contact with other surgical instruments during use to prevent damage or breakage.Instrument is designed for use by surgeons experienced in the appropriate specialized procedures.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported that the (b)(6), mini-revo bone punch 1.5mm, device was being used during an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2024 when it was reported ¿instrument purchased through conmed that broke off in the patient.We did take the patient back to surgery to retrieve the piece on the same day and she is doing fine.¿.The procedure was completed and there was no report of extended hospitalization for the patient or user.This report is being raised on the reported injury due to the patient being taken back to surgery to remove a foreign body.
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