| Catalog Number |
72200723 |
| 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 |
07/15/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a procedure the dyonics abrader burr had excessive metal flaking.The flaked visible material was retrieved from the patient with suction.The procedure was completed using a back-up device.There was no surgical delay and no further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The inner surface of the outer shaft and the outer surface of the inner shaft have a ring of scoring with metal flaked off in the proximal quarter of the shafts.There is biological debris on the returned items.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 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.A definitive root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include procedural variance, or deviations from established protocols, increasing risks and leading to unintended consequences based on this investigation, there is no evidence to suggest a design, material or manufacturing issue.Therefore, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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