FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

SYSTEM 5 SAGITTAL SAW

MDR report key: 2942606 · Received February 4, 2013

Report

Report Number
0001811755-2013-00174
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
February 4, 2013
Date of Event
January 23, 2013
Report Date
January 23, 2013
Manufacturer
STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
Product Code
KIJ
PMA / PMN Number
K972367
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
CA, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

IT WAS NOTED DURING FAILURE ANALYSIS THAT BASED ON A REVIEW OF COMPLAINT TRENDING, POSSIBLE CAUSES INCLUDE STRESS FROM VIBRATIONS OR THERMAL CYCLES DUE TO NORMAL USE OF THE HANDPIECE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

FAILURE ANALYSIS IS IN PROGRESS; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE SUBMITTED ONCE THE QUALITY INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE SYSTEM 5 SAGITTAL SAW WAS SENT FOR SERVICE AND DURING FAILURE ANALYSIS IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BLADE MOUNT IS CHIPPING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE SYSTEM 5 SAGITTAL SAW WAS SENT FOR SERVICE AND DURING FAILURE ANALYSIS IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BLADE MOUNT IS CHIPPING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
47054 SYSTEM 5 SAGITTAL SAW INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, DC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT KIJ STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1