2.3MM SPIRAL ROUTER
Report
- Report Number
- 0001811755-2017-01236
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- May 12, 2017
- Date of Event
- April 1, 2017
- Report Date
- May 12, 2017
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
- Product Code
- HBE
- PMA / PMN Number
- K143399
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MI, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
INVESTIGATION RESULTS CONCLUDED THE PRESENCE OF ABRASIVE WEAR ALONG THE FLUTE EDGES SUGGESTS THERE MAY HAVE BEEN CONTACT WITH ANOTHER METAL INSTRUMENT WHILE IN USE. THIS CONTACT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN THE FRACTURE OBSERVED ON THE RETURNED DEVICE. THE IFU FOR THE ATTACHMENT (5407-210-768 REV-A) HAS THE FOLLOWING WARNING; "DO NOT LET THE SPINNING CUTTING ACCESSORY COME INTO CONTACT WITH RETRACTORS OR OTHER METAL TOOLS. METAL SHAVINGS COULD DETACH FROM THE EQUIPMENT AND FALL INTO THE SURGICAL SITE."
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE CONDUCTED AT THE MANUFACTURER A BROKEN ROUTER WAS FOUND INSIDE THE ATTACHMENT. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND THERE WAS NO DELAY OR ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345900 | 2.3MM SPIRAL ROUTER | DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES | HBE | STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO | UNKNOWN |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (B)(4) |