LOANER CORE UNIVERSAL DRIVER
Report
- Report Number
- 0001811755-2014-01318
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- April 15, 2014
- Date of Event
- March 21, 2014
- Report Date
- March 21, 2014
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
- Product Code
- ERL
- PMA / PMN Number
- K040300
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MI, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED BY THE REPAIR TECHNICIAN THROUGH FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION, DISASSEMBLY, AND VISUAL INSPECTION. UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR VISUAL INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TRIGGER WAS WORN. WEAR MAY LIMIT THE DESIGN FUNCTION OF THE DEVICE CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE TRIGGER ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO STRYKER STOCK AFTER PASSING FINAL INSPECTION.
FAILURE ANALYSIS IS IN PROGRESS; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE SUBMITTED ONCE THE QUALITY INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.
THE CORE UNIVERSAL DRIVER WAS RETURNED TO STRYKER INSTRUMENTS FOR SERVICE. DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING BY A SERVICE TECHNICIAN, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE REVERSE TRIGGER WOULD NOT HOLD IN SAFE MODE. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED WITH THIS EVENT. AS THIS EVENT OCCURRED DURING TESTING AT THE MANUFACTURER FACILITY, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO DELAY TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE.
THE CORE UNIVERSAL DRIVER WAS RETURNED TO STRYKER INSTRUMENTS FOR SERVICE. DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING BY A SERVICE TECHNICIAN, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE REVERSE TRIGGER WOULD NOT HOLD IN SAFE MODE. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED WITH THIS EVENT. AS THIS EVENT OCCURRED DURING TESTING AT THE MANUFACTURER FACILITY, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO DELAY TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230078 | LOANER CORE UNIVERSAL DRIVER | DRILL, SURGICAL, ENT (ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC) INCLUDING HANDPIECE | ERL | STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |