GUIDE WIRE, BALL-TIPPED, STERILE T2 TIBIA Ø3X800 MM
Report
- Report Number
- 0009610622-2018-00022
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- January 19, 2018
- Date of Event
- December 15, 2017
- Report Date
- May 10, 2018
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER TRAUMA KIEL
- Product Code
- LPH
- PMA / PMN Number
- K153345
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE RETURNED DEVICE MATCHED THE REPORT AND THE COMPLAINT FAILURE MODE WAS CONFIRMED. REFERRING TO PRODUCT INQUIRY THE GUIDE WIRE, BALL-TIPPED, STERILE T2 TIBIA Ø3X800 MM [PACKAGING] IS STATED TO BE THE PRIMARY PRODUCT. NO FURTHER ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS WERE REPORTED. A REVIEW OF THE DHR REVEALED NO DISCREPANCIES. SEALING SEAMS AND ORIGINAL PACKAGING ARE STILL INTACT. THUS, THE POLLUTION MUST HAVE OCCURRED DURING THE PACKAGING PROCESS AT OUR SUB-SUPPLIER, WHICH WAS NOT DETECTED DURING INSPECTION. BASED ON THE ABOVE FACTS THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE REPORTED EVENT IS RELATED TO AN INADEQUATE PACKAGING PROCESS / INSUFFICIENT INSPECTION SPECIFICATION. THE FOUND HAIR HAS TO BE CLASSIFIED AS A NON-CONFORMANCE. NCR #1782107 WAS TRIGGERED FOR FURTHER ROOT CAUSE INVESTIGATION.
IN IN-COMING INSPECTION AT DISTRIBUTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS A FOREIGN MATERIAL (HAIR) IN BLISTER. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, DELAY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION.
ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED, ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE REPORTED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.
IN IN-COMING INSPECTION AT DISTRIBUTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS A FOREIGN MATERIAL (HAIR) IN BLISTER. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, DELAY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48339 | GUIDE WIRE, BALL-TIPPED, STERILE T2 TIBIA Ø3X800 MM | HIP JOINT METAL/POLYMER/METAL SEMI-CONSTRAINED POROUS-COATED UNCEMENTED PROSTHES | LPH | STRYKER TRAUMA KIEL | K0463A6 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other |