AUTOPLEX SYSTEM WITH VERTAPLEX HV W/O NEEDLES
Report
- Report Number
- 0001811755-2014-02109
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- June 10, 2014
- Date of Event
- May 7, 2014
- Report Date
- May 14, 2014
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
- Product Code
- NDN
- PMA / PMN Number
- K091606
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- UK
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED AFTER THE QUALITY INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
THE REPORTED CONDITION CAN BE CONSIDERED CONFIRMED BASED ON EVALUATION OF THE RETURNED PRODUCT. THE INJECTOR HANDLE PRESENTED SOME RESISTANCE AND NOISE WHEN ROTATED. THE DEVICE WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE HANDLE OF THE AUTOPLEX WAS FOUND TO BE VERY STIFF AND THAT THE DEVICE WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE WHILE TURNING, WHICH CAUSED A 30 MINUTE DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY UTILIZING BACK-UP EQUIPMENT. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED WITH THIS EVENT.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE THE HANDLE OF THE AUTOPLEX WAS FOUND TO BE VERY STIFF AND THAT THE DEVICE WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE WHILE TURNING, WHICH CAUSED A 30 MINUTE DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY UTILIZING BACK-UP EQUIPMENT. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED WITH THIS EVENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 341415 | AUTOPLEX SYSTEM WITH VERTAPLEX HV W/O NEEDLES | CEMENT, BONE, VERTEBROPLASTY | NDN | STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO | 13072012 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |