| Model Number |
5873 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
01/23/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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When the operator turned the knob during surgery, it broke halfway.Therefore, they fixed the coupler by chucking the thread with pliers.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The root cause of the break appears to be due to pilers being used on the threaded part of the knob.The performance of the knob prior to the use of the pilers cannot be determined.A visual inspection indicated that actions outside of normal use contributed or caused the break.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported, when the operator turned the knob during surgery, it broke halfway.Therefore, they fixed the coupler by chucking the thread with pliers.
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