| Catalog Number |
210191 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Deformation (2976); 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 |
01/09/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As part of the normal complaint follow-up, an evaluation of the event has been initiated by mako surgical.A supplemental report will be submitted when additional information becomes available.
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Event or Problem Description
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The retractor has a sharp burr on it.It most likely got nicked by the saw.Case type: tka.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Update section reported event: -customer reported that the retractor has a sharp burr on it.Device evaluation and results: -device evaluation was performed and the bent hohmann retractor event was confirmed.Device history review: -a review of the device history records indicate 199 devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock on 01/23/18 with no discrepancies.Complaint history review: -based on the device identification, the catsweb and trackwise complaint databases were reviewed from 2011 to present for similar reported events regarding the bent hohmann retractor.There have been one other event for the referenced lot number.Pr # (b)(4) - was found to be from the same lot as the part in this complaint.The part from the pr above displayed the same failure.Conclusions: -the bent hohmann retractor was inspected, revealing multiple spots where it was hit by a cutting tool.Material from the surface of the retractor appears to have been removed as a result of contact with the cutting tool.Corrective action/preventive action: -as the event did not involve a manufacturing related product problem indicating a non-conformity, adverse trend, or unanticipated hazard, no corrective action is required at this time.
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Event or Problem Description
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The retractor has a sharp burr on it.It most likely got nicked by the saw.Case type: tka.
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