SYSTEM 7 RECIP SAW
Report
- Report Number
- 0001811755-2013-00007
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- January 11, 2013
- Date of Event
- December 27, 2012
- Report Date
- December 27, 2012
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
- Product Code
- HWE
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CT, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
FAILURE ANALYSIS IS IN PROGRESS; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE SUBMITTED ONCE THE QUALITY INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED. FAILURE ANALYSIS IS IN PROGRESS; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE SUBMITTED ONCE THE QUALITY INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.
IT WAS NOTED DURING FAILURE ANALYSIS THAT THE HANDPIECE HAD RUN-ON DUE TO CORROSION BUILT UP IN THE TRIGGER ASSEMBLY. THIS LIKELY OCCURRED DUE TO NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED CLEANING AND STERILIZATION METHODS.
THE SYSTEM 7 RECIPROCATING SAW WAS SENT FOR SERVICE BECAUSE DURING ROUTINE FIELD SERVICE MAINTENANCE VISIT THE DEVICE RAN ON ITS OWN WITHOUT USER ACTIVATION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE.
THE SYSTEM 7 RECIPROCATING SAW WAS SENT FOR SERVICE BECAUSE DURING ROUTINE FIELD SERVICE MAINTENANCE VISIT THE DEVICE RAN ON ITS OWN WITHOUT USER ACTIVATION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17975 | SYSTEM 7 RECIP SAW | INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT | HWE | STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |