| Model Number |
AF01-R |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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| Date of Event |
11/12/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Report confirmed.Evaluation determined that the foot of the attachment was broken off.The likely cause of failure is inadequate preventative maintenance.It was also noted color band and laser markings were illegible / faded.Previous investigation performed under (b)(4) determined that the likely causes are debris in the collet and improper insertion of the tool.The user manual contains the following warnings ¿do not use a legend attachment if any part of the attachment appears to be bent, loose, missing or damaged.Do not use excessive pressure, such as bending or prying, on attachments or dissecting tools.This may cause tool to bend or break and cause injury to patient, operator and/or operating room staff." in addition, ¿insert dissecting tool into motor collet with a slight rotational motion.A tactile and audible click is observed indicating that the dissecting tool is fully seated.The maximum specified service interval is 24 months.Device has been in used with no record of factory service during this period.We will continue to track and trend this complaint type.(b)(6).If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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Repair request initiated for device with the report of burr guard was broken off.It was reported that there was no patient involvement.Repair request escalated to a product event based on reason for return.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was also noted that internal tube bearing was corroded.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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