CLAMP, THORACIC, RADIOLUCENT
Report
- Report Number
- 1723170-2019-01448
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 30, 2019
- Date of Event
- March 1, 2019
- Report Date
- August 8, 2019
- Manufacturer
- MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC
- Product Code
- HAW
- UDI-DI
- 00613994201263
- PMA / PMN Number
- K990214
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- PL
- Reporter Occupation
- 003
Narratives
THE CLAMP, 9733148, THORACIC, RADIOLUCENT (LOT# 150327) WAS RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS. THROUGH FUNCTIONAL TESTING AND VISUAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION ANALYSIS FOUND PHYSICAL DAMAGE. THE ADJUSTMENT SCREW OF THE RETURNED CLAMP HAD DEBRIS IN THE THREADS CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN THE TRAVEL OF THE SCREW. THE CLAMP WAS OTHERWISE FUNCTIONAL. THIS ISSUE WAS DOCUMENTED IN A MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION HARDWARE ANOMALY TRACKING DATABASE. IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.
NO PARTS HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR ANALYSIS. IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A NAVIGATION DEVICE OUTSIDE OF A PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SITE HAD A BROKEN INSTRUMENT THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE THORACIC CLAMP'S SCREW THREAD WAS DEFRAGMENTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260800 | CLAMP, THORACIC, RADIOLUCENT | INSTRUMENT, STEREOTAXIC | HAW | MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC | 9733148 | 150327 | 00613994201263 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |