MICRO SAGITTAL SAW
Report
- Report Number
- 0001811755-2014-03259
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- September 16, 2014
- Date of Event
- August 19, 2014
- Report Date
- August 19, 2014
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
- Product Code
- ERL
- PMA / PMN Number
- K112593
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MO, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE CUTTING ACCESSORY ORIGINALLY REPORTED UNDER THIS MDR REPORT WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION AND THE FAILURE IS CONFIRMED. UPON EVALUATION OF THE ORIGINALLY LISTED CONCOMITANT DEVICE ((B)(4) LOT 0812302123) IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LINK FINS ON THE SAW WERE CRACKED, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE REPORTED EVENT. THIS CUTTING ACCESSORY ((B)(4) LOT UNKNOWN) IS NOW LISTED AS CONCOMITANT DEVICE IN SECTION D.
THE DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN. A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED ONCE THE QUALITY INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE. DEVICE NOT YET RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BLADE BROKE AT THE MOUNT DURING A PROCEDURE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT ALL PIECES OF THE BLADE WERE ACCOUNTED FOR. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES OR SURGICAL DELAY AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BLADE BROKE AT THE MOUNT DURING A PROCEDURE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT ALL PIECES OF THE BLADE WERE ACCOUNTED FOR. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES OR SURGICAL DELAY AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 572547 | MICRO SAGITTAL SAW | DRILL, SURGICAL, ENT (ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC) INCLUDING HANDPIECE | ERL | STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO | 0812302123 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (B)(4) LOT 0812302123| (B)(4) LOT UNKNOWN |