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MalfunctionHTT

FMS BARREL TORNADO BUR, 4.0 MM

Received May 8, 2008 · Event occurred May 7, 2008

Report 1221934-2008-00277 · MDR key 1045113

Device

Generic name

Arthroscopic Instrument

Manufacturer

Depuy Mitek

Catalog number

287785

Lot number

0524S

Product problems

  • Tip breakage

Patient

UNK

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE SHAVER BLADE LEFT METAL SHAVINGS IN THE PTS SHOULDER. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS REPORTED TO THE OUTCOME OF THE PROCEDURE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AT THIS POINT IN TIME DEPUY MITEK IS AWAITING RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT DEVICE, SO A ROOT CAUSE FAILURE CAN BE PERFORMED. WHEN THE ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS HAS BEEN COMPLETED, THE RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE EVAL WILL BE REFLECTED IN A FOLLOW UP REPORT.