| Model Number |
CAT02590 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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| Date of Event |
09/24/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a piece of the device was left in the joint.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a piece of the device was left in the joint.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: lower jaw of the slingshot broke off.Probable root cause: design: - inadequate raw material selection.- tip geometry not designed to facilitate soft tissue penetration.Manufacturing: - instrument tip or needle shaft not manufactured to specification.- incorrect raw materials used for manufacture.Application: - user technique related factors.- difficult anatomy, extremely tough soft tissue.The reported failure mode will be monitored for future re-occurrence.
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