| Model Number |
48366205 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
09/14/2017
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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 the instrument broke.Alternative instrument was used.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Method: visual inspection, functional inspection, device history review, complaint history review, risk assessment; result: the customer reported event of kerrison disengagement was confirmed via visual and functional inspections.The top section of the assembly was found to be disengaged from the bottom.Manufacturing history was reviewed and no issues were identified.Age of the instrument was found to be almost 3 years.Conclusion: a root cause of the event is multifactorial.Contributing factors: normal wear and tear, improper handling of the instrument and excessive force applied during use.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the instrument broke.Alternative instrument was used.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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