1.1MM STRAIGHT ROUTER
Report
- Report Number
- 0001811755-2017-01964
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- October 20, 2017
- Date of Event
- September 25, 2017
- Report Date
- November 2, 2017
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
- Product Code
- HBE
- UDI-DI
- 7613327096781
- PMA / PMN Number
- K143399
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MI, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED ONCE THE QUALITY INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
INVESTIGATION RESULTS INDICATE THAT DURING EVALUATION ABRASIVE WEAR ALONG THE FLUTE EDGE WAS OBSERVED WHICH SUGGESTS THE ROUTER MAY HAVE COME INTO CONTACT WITH A METAL INSTRUMENT WHILE IN USE. THIS MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ROUTER BREAK. THE ASSOCIATED ATTACHMENT IFU 5407-210-768 REV-A NOTES 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 A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE ROUTER BROKE IN THE ATTACHMENT. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A 1 MINUTE DELAY TO OBTAIN AN ALTERNATIVE DEVICE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE ROUTER BROKE IN THE ATTACHMENT. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A 1 MINUTE DELAY TO OBTAIN AN ALTERNATIVE DEVICE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 744619 | 1.1MM STRAIGHT ROUTER | DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES | HBE | STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO | UNKNOWN | 7613327096781 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |