TIBIAL/PELVIC TRACKER
Report
- Report Number
- 0001811755-2014-03938
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 4, 2014
- Date of Event
- October 13, 2014
- Report Date
- October 14, 2014
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
- Product Code
- HAW
- PMA / PMN Number
- K022579
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- TX, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
DURING FAILURE ANALYSIS, THE REPORTED EVENT THAT ONE OF THE LEDS WITH THE BLACK IR FILTER FELL OUT OF THE UNIT WAS CONFIRMED DURING VISUAL INSPECTION. IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE COVER OF THE LARGE LED LENS WAS BROKEN OFF. BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, SCRATCHING OR DAMAGING THE LEDS IN ANY WAY MAY CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO THE BROKEN LED COVER. THE DEVICE WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOLLOWING EVALUATION.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ONE OF THE LEDS WITH THE IR FILTER FELL OUT OF THE TIBIAL/PELVIC TRACKER DURING PROCESSING PRIOR TO THE START OF A PROCEDURE AT THE USER FACILITY. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION, AND NO SURGICAL DELAY WERE REPORTED WITH THIS EVENT. A BACKUP DEVICE WAS USED, AND THE SUBSEQUENT PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ONE OF THE LEDS WITH THE IR FILTER FELL OUT OF THE TIBIAL/PELVIC TRACKER DURING PROCESSING PRIOR TO THE START OF A PROCEDURE AT THE USER FACILITY. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION, AND NO SURGICAL DELAY WERE REPORTED WITH THIS EVENT. A BACKUP DEVICE WAS USED, AND THE SUBSEQUENT PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 705697 | TIBIAL/PELVIC TRACKER | NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT | HAW | STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |