RHOTON-TYPE HOOK 71/2 90D SSHP
Report
- Report Number
- 2523190-2015-00075
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- September 8, 2015
- Date of Event
- February 27, 2015
- Report Date
- August 24, 2015
- Manufacturer
- INTEGRA YORK, PA INC.
- Product Code
- GZX
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Occupation
- HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
TO DATE THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE REPORTED INCIDENT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED BASED ON THE REPORTED INFORMATION.
(B)(4). INTEGRA INVESTIGATION COMPLETED. MANUFACTURE DATE UNKNOWN. METHOD: FAILURE ANALYSIS, DEVICE HISTORY EVALUATION RESULTS: FAILURE ANALYSIS - THERE IS ONE RHOTON-TYPE HOOK RETURNED IN USED CONDITION, SHOWING MINIMAL WEAR. INSPECTED THE HOOK AND THE TIP IS BROKEN OFF, THIS IS A VERY DELICATE INSTRUMENT AND COULD HAVE HAPPENED WHILE IN USE OR EVEN DROPPED. THIS COMPLAINT IS CONFIRMED/ROOT CAUSE UNDETERMINED. DEVICE HISTORY EVALUATION - NONCONFORMING PRODUCT REPORT / NONCONFORMING MATERIAL REPORT HISTORY: THERE IS NO APPLICABLE NONCONFORMING PRODUCT REPORT / NONCONFORMING MATERIAL REPORT HISTORY. VARIANCE AUTHORIZATION / DEVIATION HISTORY: NONE. ENGINEERING CHANGE ORDER/MANUFACTURING CHANGE ORDER HISTORY: THERE IS NO APPLICABLE ENGINEERING CHANGE ORDER/MANUFACTURING CHANGE ORDER HISTORY. CORRECTIVE ACTION PREVENTIVE ACTION HISTORY: NONE. HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION HISTORY: NONE. CONCLUSION: THE ROOT CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIAL DEFICIENCY.
CUSTOMER INITIALLY REPORTS SURGEON WAS PERFORMING AN ANTERIOR CERVICAL FUSION. HE NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT (A RHOTON DISSECTOR) WAS MISSING A PART OF ITS TIP. X-RAY TAKEN AT END OF PROCEDURE WAS NEGATIVE FOR PRESENCE OF FOREIGN BODY IN THE INCISION SITE. NO HARM TO PATIENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 592687 | RHOTON-TYPE HOOK 71/2 90D SSHP | N/A | GZX | INTEGRA YORK, PA INC. |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 YR |