| Catalog Number |
0375542000 |
| 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 |
12/19/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the device breaking during the procedure.The pieces were removed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the device breaking during the procedure.The pieces were removed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Alleged failure: broken material in the knee during surgery.The failure(s) identified in the investigation is consistent with the complaint.The probable root causes could be: 1) the blade coming in contact with a hard object causing damage to the teeth and hitting the housing edges, 2) excessive pressure, such as bending or prying, may cause the arthroscopic shaver blades to bend/break.The product was returned for investigation and the failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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