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MalfunctionHTT

FMA BARREL BUR, 4.0MM

Received Apr 25, 2008 · Event occurred Apr 9, 2008

Report 1221934-2008-00211 · MDR key 1034944

Device

Generic name

Surgical Instrument

Manufacturer

Depuy Mitek

Model number

287760

Catalog number

287760

Lot number

7520F0648

Product problems

  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

UNK

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

OUR AFFILIATE IS REPORTING THAT DURING A SHOULDER REPAIR, THE SURGEON NOTED THAT THERE WERE METAL SHAVINGS EMANATING FROM THE SHAVER. THIS IS ALL OF THE INFO THAT HAS AT THIS POINT IN TIME BEEN GIVEN TO MITEK, QUESTIONS OUT TO OUR AFFILIATE FOR CLARITY AND FURTHER INFO.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AT THIS POINT IN TIME, MITEK IS IN THE INFO GATHERING MODE, AND IS AWAITING RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT DEVICE TOWARDS CONDUCTING ROOT CAUSE FAILURE ANALYSIS. WHEN ALL OF THIS IS DONE, THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE THE SUBJECT OF THE FOLLOW-UP REPORT.