SYSTEM 7 DUAL TRIGGER ROTARY
Report
- Report Number
- 0001811755-2013-01473
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- June 27, 2013
- Date of Event
- June 5, 2013
- Report Date
- June 5, 2013
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
- Product Code
- HWE
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- AS
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE REPORTED EVENT OF LEAKING WAS NOT DUPLICATED. HOWEVER, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE HANDPIECE HAD CORROSION. FLUID TRAPPED INSIDE HANDPIECES DUE TO IMPROPER CLEANING AND STERILIZATION METHODS THAT IS LATER OBSERVED LEAKING OUT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION DUE TO PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO THE HANDPIECE. CLEANING PRACTICES USED AT THE ACCOUNT LIKELY CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE CORROSION FOUND.
FAILURE ANALYSIS IS ONGOING; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE SUBMITTED ONCE THE RESULTS ANALYSIS IS COMPLETE.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SYSTEM 7 DUAL TRIGGER ROTARY WAS ALLEGEDLY LEAKING AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE DURING TESTING/INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SYSTEM 7 DUAL TRIGGER ROTARY WAS ALLEGEDLY LEAKING AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE DURING TESTING/INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291908 | SYSTEM 7 DUAL TRIGGER ROTARY | INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT | HWE | STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |