DRILL, TRI-FLAT T2 FEMUR Ø4,2X340 MM
Report
- Report Number
- 0009610622-2013-00374
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- July 2, 2013
- Date of Event
- June 12, 2013
- Report Date
- June 12, 2013
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER OSTEOSYNTHESIS-KIEL
- Product Code
- HSZ
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- JA
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
EVALUATION SUMMARY: DEVIATIONS IN MANUFACTURING WERE NOT FOUND. ADDITIONAL DIMENSIONAL EXAMINATION REVEALED NO DEVIATIONS IN THE RELEVANT UNDAMAGED AREAS OF THE ITEM. AS MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MATERIAL OF THE DEVICE WERE WITHIN SPECIFIED TOLERANCES WE EXCLUDE MATERIAL FAULTS. THE DRILLING SPIRAL OF THE DRILL WAS COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF. DAMAGED CUTTING EDGES CONFIRMED CONTACT TO HARD OBJECT(S). THE BREAKAGE SURFACE IDENTIFIED A (FORCED) BRITTLE MANNER. ACCORDING TO FOUND DAMAGES THE EVENT WAS CAUSED BY IMPROPER HANDLING. THE EVENT WAS NOT CAUSED BY A DEFICIENCY OF THE DEVICE.
ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE REPORTED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.
DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE RETURNED LONER INSTRUMENTS FROM THE HOSPITAL, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TIP OF THE DRILL WAS BROKEN. ACCORDING TO THE SR, DURING T2SCN SURGERY THE DRILL WAS DAMAGED IN CONTACT WITH THE FEMORAL COMPONENT.
DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE RETURNED LONER INSTRUMENTS FROM THE HOSPITAL, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TIP OF THE DRILL WAS BROKEN. ACCORDING TO THE SR, DURING T2SCN SURGERY THE DRILL WAS DAMAGED IN CONTACT WITH THE FEMORAL COMPONENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303340 | DRILL, TRI-FLAT T2 FEMUR Ø4,2X340 MM | INSTRUMENT | HSZ | STRYKER OSTEOSYNTHESIS-KIEL | K242646 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other |