| Catalog Number |
5820071015 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
07/28/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A follow up report will be filed once the quality investigation is complete.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a craniotomy procedure, the bur broke.It was also reported that there were no adverse consequences and no delays as a result of this event.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully using a back-up bur.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation results indicate that he most likely cause of breakage was lack of irrigation combined with excessive force and/or the application of a bending moment during use.A review of the label, #5820-103-702 revision aa, the label indicates by way of an expandable label 0036-902-000 revision b icon "do not use excessive force".The associated devices ifu for use was reviewed and contain the following warning; "do not apply excessive pressure, such as bending or prying, with the cutting accessory.Excessive pressure may bend or fracture the cutting accessory." the quality investigation is complete.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a craniotomy procedure, the bur broke.It was also reported that there were no adverse consequences and no delays as a result of this event.It was further reported that the procedure was completed successfully using a back-up bur.
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