| Catalog Number |
MWE151 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
07/24/2024
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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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Device will not be returned.If additional information becomes available, it will be provided on a supplemental report.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during surgery, the tines on the reamer handle broke without being noticed.No replacement was used at the time.After the surgery, while reassembling the trays, it was discovered that the tines were broken.The surgical team and surgeon then called for an x-ray, located the broken piece, and removed it from the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidence were provided.The device inspection was not possible as the product was not returned for investigation.The device history record could not be reviewed because the affected device was not returned, and the lot number was not communicated.Indications of material manufacturing or design related problems were unable to be identified as the lot number was not communicated.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.More detailed information about the complaint event as well as the affected device must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.If device is returned or any further information is provided the investigation report will be reassessed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during surgery, the tines on the reamer handle broke without being noticed.No replacement was used at the time.After the surgery, while reassembling the trays, it was discovered that the tines were broken.The surgical team and surgeon then called for an x-ray, located the broken piece, and removed it from the patient.
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