SYSTEM 5 SAGITTAL SAW
Report
- Report Number
- 0001811755-2013-01114
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- May 14, 2013
- Date of Event
- May 6, 2013
- Report Date
- May 6, 2013
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
- Product Code
- KIJ
- PMA / PMN Number
- K972367
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MI, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE REPORTED EVENT WAS CONFIRMED. A BROKEN PIECE OF BLADE WAS STUCK IN THE HANDPIECE AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE BLADE MOUNT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AND NORMAL FUNCTION WAS RESTORED TO THE HANDPIECE BEFORE BEING RETURNED TO THE CUSTOMER.
FAILURE ANALYSIS IS ONGOING; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE SUBMITTED ONCE THE RESULTS ANALYSIS IS COMPLETE.
THE SYSTEM 5 SAGITTAL SAW WAS RETURNED TO STRYKER INSTRUMENTS FOR SERVICE, AND DURING FAILURE ANALYSIS IT WAS NOTED THAT A PIECE OF BLADE WAS STUCK IN THE HEAD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE.
THE SYSTEM 5 SAGITTAL SAW WAS RETURNED TO STRYKER INSTRUMENTS FOR SERVICE, AND DURING FAILURE ANALYSIS IT WAS NOTED THAT A PIECE OF BLADE WAS STUCK IN THE HEAD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212808 | SYSTEM 5 SAGITTAL SAW | INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, DC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT | KIJ | STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNKNOWN BLADE |