| Catalog Number |
48360100 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Crack (1135); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
03/15/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during lumbar fusion surgery,the bottom of the pituitary rongeur is fractured.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual inspection; device history review; complaint history review; risk assessment.Manufacturing records were reviewed for the corresponding lot and no relevant issues were identified.The device was 6 years old at the time of the reported event.The most likely cause of the reported event was determined to be normal wear based on the age of the device.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during lumbar fusion surgery,the bottom of the pituitary rongeur is fractured.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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