| Model Number |
0375757000 |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
01/15/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the distal tip of the device broke off.The broken piece was retrieved and the procedure was completed successfully.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the distal tip of the device broke off.The broken piece was retrieved and the procedure was completed successfully.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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*updated part number from 375554000 to 375757000*.The product was returned for investigation and the failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.Alleged failure: shaver blade got stuck in the patient and broke off the failure(s) identified in the investigation is consistent with the complaint record.The probable root cause/s could be blade comes in contact with a hard object causing damage to the teeth and hitting the housing edges.Excessive pressure, such as bending or prying, may cause the arthroscopic shaver blades to bend/break.
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