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0279401200 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/28/2025
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the wand remained "on" with sound coming from the console when a button was not being pressed on the foot pedal or on the hand piece.The device was exceptionally hot to the touch on the handle and removed from the field and disposed of.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was disposed and will not be returned for investigation.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: wand remained on.Probable root cause: probe short, button stuck on firing position, fluid ingress, suction tube cut, button inadvertently pressed, damaged insulation, inadequate gluing operations (tip and core/lumen) or inadequate gluing/welding of core to handle console error.Use errors : incorrect power level set.Nonbendable probe bent with probe bender, or a bendable probe bent with anything other than the stryker rf probe bender.Inserting or withdrawing probe during application of power.Activating the probe while in contact with metal objects or instruments.Probe handle is submerged in liquid or suction tube is cut.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 wand remained "on" with sound coming from the console when a button was not being pressed on the foot pedal or on the hand piece.The device was exceptionally hot to the touch on the handle and removed from the field, and disposed of.
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