REPAIR RT. POST FOSSA POINTER
Report
- Report Number
- 0001811755-2013-01002
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- May 2, 2013
- Date of Event
- April 4, 2013
- Report Date
- April 4, 2013
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
- Product Code
- HAW
- PMA / PMN Number
- K002732
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- KY, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE SUBMITTED ONCE THE DEVICE EVALUATION IS COMPLETE.
DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION THE BENT TIP OF THE POINTER WAS IDENTIFIED AS A PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE REPORT OF THE DEVICE NOT REGISTERING.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROCEDURE WAS DELAYED BY 30 MINUTES BECAUSE THE POST FOSSA POINTER WAS BENT AND WAS OFF DURING REGISTRATION IN A CRANIOTOMY PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA WAS REQUIRED; AN ALTERNATE POINTER WAS USED TO COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE. NO ADVERSE EVENT WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROCEDURE WAS DELAYED BY 30 MINUTES BECAUSE THE POST FOSSA POINTER WAS BENT AND WAS OFF DURING REGISTRATION IN A CRANIOTOMY PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA WAS REQUIRED; AN ALTERNATE POINTER WAS USED TO COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE. NO ADVERSE EVENT WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEICE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192448 | REPAIR RT. POST FOSSA POINTER | NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT | HAW | STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |