Model Number 286715210 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 08/09/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Review of the device history record identified no issues during the manufacturing or release of the product that could be attributed to the problem reported by the customer.The product was released accomplishing all quality requirements.Awaiting sample: a follow up report will be filed upon completion of the investigation.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Device not yet returned for evaluation.
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Event Description
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During inspection on (b)(6) 2017 orthokit specialist found out 2 devices with damage: code 286725420, lot gm3982501 the introduction jammed inserter guide wire screw (holder).Code 286715210, lot ng41908 broke off one of the three teeth.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual examination of the returned device found a fracture located at the distal tip.Optical imaging revealed a static failure across the surface of the fracture.Hardness testing was also performed.Device was within specified guidelines.A trend analysis was conducted.No emerging trends were found requiring further actions.A definitive root cause cannot be positively determined from the sample and the information provided.However, based on the fracture analysis evaluation, the likely cause of the tip breakage is static failure across the surface of the device.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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