Catalog Number 2107-4017 |
Device Problems
Mechanical Problem (1384); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Mechanical Jam (2983); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Injury (2348); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 11/05/2015 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Event Description
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Doctor had already inserted the titanium cup and wanted to place a couple of screws.As he turned the drill on with the 25mm x 4mm trident drill in the 4mm drill guide the drill 'jammed' or locked up in the guide.It took a few minutes to try and dislodge the drill from the guide but it wouldn't come out.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device was not returned for evaluation.An event regarding a seized trident guide was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: not performed as the device was not returned for inspection.-medical records received and evaluation: not performed as patient factors did not contribute to the event.-device history review: all devices accepted into final stock conformed to specification.-complaint history review: there have been no similar previous reported events.Conclusions: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because the device was not returned for inspection.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If the devices become available, this investigation will be reopened.
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Event Description
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Doctor had already inserted the tritanium cup and wanted to place a couple of screws.As he turned the drill on with the 25mm x 4mm trident drill in the 4mm drill guide the drill 'jammed' or locked up in the guide.It took a few minutes to try and dislodge the drill from the guide but it wouldn't come out.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding a seized trident guide was reported.The event was confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results: visual confirmed the event as the drill bit was seized in the trident guide in one of the bushings.There are light scratches in various areas.Review of device with material analysis engineer indicated there is evidence of wear and multiple usage can lead to galling.There is likely debri degeneration in the bushing where the bit is stuck.Medical records received and evaluation: not performed as patient factors did not contribute to the event.Device history review: all devices accepted into final stock conformed to specification.Complaint history review: there have been no similar previous reported events.Conclusions: visual confirmed the event of seizing.The drill bit was stuck in one of the bushings on the drill guide.The bit stuck inside the guide showed signs of deformation from use.There is evidence of wear and multiple usage can lead to galling.There is likely debri degeneration in the bushing where the bit is stuck.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If the devices become available, this investigation will be reopened.
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Event Description
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Doctor had already inserted the tritanium cup and wanted to place a couple of screws.As he turned the drill on with the 25mm x 4mm trident drill in the 4mm drill guide the drill 'jammed' or locked up in the guide.It took a few minutes to try and dislodge the drill from the guide but it wouldn't come out.
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