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MalfunctionHTT

MITEK FMS 4.0 MM BARREL TORNADO BUR

Received May 1, 2008 · Event occurred Apr 21, 2008

Report 1221934-2008-00246 · MDR key 1037422

Device

Generic name

Arthroscopic Instrument

Manufacturer

Depuy Mitek

Model number

287780

Catalog number

287780

Lot number

0524

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

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

WE ARE AT THIS POINT IN TIME, AWAITING RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT DEVICE TOWARDS CONDUCTING A FAILURE ANALYSIS. WE ARE ALSO IN THE INFO GATHERING MODE. "WHEN ALL THAT CAN BE HAD, IS HAD AND EVALUATED, THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE THE SUBJECT OF THE FOLLOW-UP REPORT."

Description of Event or Problem

OUR AFFILIATE IS REPORTING THAT DURING A SHOULDER REPAIR, THE SURGEON NOTED THAT THERE WERE METAL FILINGS EMANATING FROM THE SHAVER AND FALLING INTO THE PT'S JOINT SPACE. THIS IS ALL OF THE INFO THAT HAS BEEN SUPPLIED TO MITEK BY OUR AFFILIATE. "HAVE ANY QUESTIONS TO THEM OUR FOR FURTHER DETAILS."