| Catalog Number |
170506 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare (1487)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
02/13/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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The surgeon went to remove the femoral trial after trialing and was unable to thread the femoral removal tool into the trial.He removed it using an osteotome and a mallet.Case type: pka.
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Event or Problem Description
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The surgeon went to remove the femoral trial after trialing and was unable to thread the femoral removal tool into the trial.He removed it using an osteotome and a mallet.Case type: pka.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding thread damage involving a mako trial was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results: a visual, functional and dimensional inspection could not be performed as the device was not returned.Medical records received and evaluation: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant device history review: device history review indicated the devices accepted into final stock from the reported lot were free from discrepancies complaint history review: there has been 1 other similar event for the reported lot.Conclusions: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Additional information including operative reports and return of the device are needed to fully investigate the event.If further information becomes available or the product is returned, this investigation will be re-opened.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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