| Catalog Number |
9733175 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Frayed (1262); Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
09/29/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Patient information was not made available from the site.Return requested for suspect straight osteotome 09/30/2016.No parts have been received by manufacturer for analysis.
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Event or Problem Description
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A medtronic representative reported that, while in a spine procedure, the surgeon noted their navigated unilateral osteotome was becoming dull.The surgeon continued to successfully use the device throughout the procedure.No further details regarding the damage, or how it occurred, were provided.The surgeon completed the procedure with the use of the navigation system.There was no delay of therapy.There was no impact on patient outcome.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Patient information now provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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