| Model Number |
012044 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Separation (1562)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
03/21/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a lca surgery, the punch basket duckling broke inside the patient.The pieces were removed from the patient articulation.The procedure was completed without delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported duckling straight basket punch, used in treatment, has not been returned for evaluation.Without the reported product a visual or functional evaluation cannot be performed and the customers complaint cannot be confirmed.From the information provided, the device broke during use.An exact root cause cannot be determined with confidence; however, factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: dull or damaged cutting edges.Excessive force placed on device during use.The instruction for use outlines precautionary statements and instructions in during deployment.A review of the manufacturing and complaint records was performed for the reported lots, there were no indications that would suggest that the devices did not meet product specifications upon release into distribution.
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