| Model Number |
0279250101 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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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 |
03/11/2020
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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 the device broke and the pieces remain in the patient.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the device broke and the pieces remain in the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was returned for investigation and the reported failure mode was confirmed.The failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.Alleged failure: the tip white ceramic insulation was fractured.The failure(s) identified in the investigation is consistent with the complaint record.The probable root cause/s could be excessive force used when inserting removing the probe, a probe inserted into an obstructed passageway or any forceful impact to the tip of the probe with rigid objects.The probe used as a tool for a mechanical displacement of tissue or bone, or to pry or scrub.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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