| Catalog Number |
3910-900-093 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/07/2025
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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.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the needle of the product broke during the procedure.All pieces were retrieved.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Three attempts have been made to retrieve the device for evaluation, and it is yet to be received in-house.No further attempts to retrieve the device are required.This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: needle break probable root cause: process - instrument not manufactured / serviced to specification application - attempt to use the device with broken or bent needle - attempt to pass through thick tissue or bone - excessive tissue loaded into jaws - lack of due care when inserting instrument into soft tissue - use of excessive force - attempt to load or pass incompatible suture - technique error - improper reprocessing cycles/agents used; reprocessing instructions not followed.The reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the needle of the product broke during the procedure.All pieces were retrieved.
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