SYS 6 STERILIZATION CASE
Report
- Report Number
- 0001811755-2014-01904
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- May 23, 2014
- Date of Event
- April 29, 2014
- Report Date
- April 29, 2014
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
- Product Code
- HWE
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MI, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE REPORTED PAINT FLAKING WAS CONFIRMED BY A MANUFACTURER FIELD REPAIR TECHNICIAN THROUGH VISUAL INSPECTION. THE CAUSE OF THIS IS THE POWDERCOAT MATERIAL IS NOT DURABLE ENOUGH TO SURVIVE THROUGH AUTOCLAVES, WASHES, AND ROUGH HANDLING. THE DEVICE WAS ARCHIVED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PAINT ON THE HANDPIECE INSERT OF THE SYSTEM 6 STERILIZATION CASE WAS FLAKING OFF DURING TESTING OR SET UP PRIOR TO THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PAINT ON THE HANDPIECE INSERT OF THE SYSTEM 6 STERILIZATION CASE WAS FLAKING OFF DURING TESTING OR SET UP PRIOR TO THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 308424 | SYS 6 STERILIZATION CASE | INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT | HWE | STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |