FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

NGC TI HAND-HELD ROD CUTTER

MDR report key: 5661394 · Received May 17, 2016

Report

Report Number
3004485144-2016-00075
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 17, 2016
Date of Event
April 18, 2016
Report Date
April 19, 2016
Manufacturer
BIOMET SPINE - BROOMFIELD
Product Code
KWQ
PMA / PMN Number
PEXEMPT
Removal / Correction Number
N/A
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
WI, US
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE DEVICE EVALUATION IS ANTICIPATED, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SENT UPON COMPLETION OF THE PRODUCT EVALUATION. DEVICE PRODUCT CODE IS FZT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE DEVICE WAS EXAMINED AND FOUND TO HAVE A WORN CUTTING SURFACE. A REVIEW OF THE MANUFACTURING RECORDS DID NOT FIND ANY ISSUES WHICH WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS EVENT.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE SALES ASSOCIATE REPORTED THE ROD CUTTER TIP BROKE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CUT A COBALT CHROME ROD.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
316942 NGC TI HAND-HELD ROD CUTTER ROD CUTTER KWQ BIOMET SPINE - BROOMFIELD N/A 021510

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1