| Model Number |
9733734 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Analysis of the handle 9733734 ratcheting qc sm strght (lot #: 66301 found physical damage and pieces missing.The end cap had been broken off and was missing.The ratchet mechanism and instrument retention mechanism are both otherwise functional.Product event summary: #s7 damaged ratcheting handle product analysis (b)(4): mnav findings and conclusions: as reported, the end cap has been broken off and is missing.The ratchet mechanism and instrument retention mechanism are both otherwise functional.Mnav methodology: functional testing;visual/physical examination.Mnav detail: awaiting field response/info.Mnav usability: false.Mnav able to duplicate the issue?: yes.Mnav bai/oobf?: false.Mnav failure mode: physical damage.Mnav failure mechanism: pieces missing.Other relevant device(s) are: product id: 9733856, serial/lot #: (b)(4), udi#: (b)(4).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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Medtronic received information regarding a navigation device being used outside of a procedure.It was reported that the back of the ratcheting handle silver cap came off.This was noticed when inspecting the instrument tray.There was no patient present at the time of the event.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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