SYSTEM 7 RECIP SAW
Report
- Report Number
- 0001811755-2015-02374
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- July 1, 2015
- Date of Event
- June 5, 2015
- Report Date
- June 5, 2015
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
- Product Code
- HWE
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- FL, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS.
THE REPORTED EVENT OF A STICKY SAFETY SWITCH WAS CONFIRMED. THE SAFETY BAR WAS DIFFICULT TO MOVE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON THE SAFETY BAR ASSEMBLY. THE DEVICE WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO THE CUSTOMER.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING EQUIPMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY A MANUFACTURER FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN AT THE USER FACILITY, THE DEVICE SAFETY SWITCH WAS STICKING, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED ACTIVATION IF THE DEVICE IS STUCK IN A POSITION OTHER THAN "SAFE."
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING EQUIPMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY A MANUFACTURER FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN AT THE USER FACILITY THE DEVICE SAFETY SWITCH WAS STICKING, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED ACTIVATION IF THE DEVICE IS STUCK IN A POSITION OTHER THAN "SAFE."
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 427051 | SYSTEM 7 RECIP SAW | INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT | HWE | STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |