UNKNOWN_INSTRUMENTSTIRE_PRODUCT
Report
- Report Number
- 0001811755-2019-00658
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- February 25, 2019
- Date of Event
- November 12, 2018
- Report Date
- April 3, 2019
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
- Product Code
- GFA
- PMA / PMN Number
- UNKNOWN
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- FR
- Reporter Occupation
- PHARMACIST
Narratives
H6: THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. THE QUALITY INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. THE BLADE BROKE AT THE MOUNT AS THE SURGEON TRIED TO SAW THE BONE. THERE WAS NO CONTACT BETWEEN THIS BLADE AND METAL INSTRUMENTS. THE BONES CUT DURING THIS PROCEDURE ARE THE TIBIA AND FEMUR. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED ONCE THE QUALITY INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE. DEVICE DISCARDED.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. THE BLADE BROKE AT THE MOUNT AS THE SURGEON TRIED TO SAW THE BONE. THERE WAS NO CONTACT BETWEEN THIS BLADE AND METAL INSTRUMENTS. THE BONES CUT DURING THIS PROCEDURE ARE THE TIBIA AND FEMUR. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159703 | UNKNOWN_INSTRUMENTSTIRE_PRODUCT | BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY,SURGICAL | GFA | STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |