PILLING KNIFE HANDLE

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A TOLERANCE STACK-UP CONDITION COULD PRODUCE INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN BLADE AND HANDLE. A CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS IMPLEMENTED AND REVISIONS TO THE DRAWINGS AND MANUFACTURED PARTS WAS COMPLETED.

Description of Event or Problem

INCIDENT REPORTED AS: THE NURSES ARE UNABLE TO LOAD BLADES UNTO KNIFE HANDLES. NO PATIENT OR STAFF INJURY REPORTED. NO INTERVENTION REPORTED.