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MalfunctionOCZ

'PKG, DEBAKEY FORCEPS'

Received Mar 22, 2021 · Event occurred Feb 22, 2021

Report 0002936485-2021-00161 · MDR key 11548075

Device

Generic name

Endoscopic Grasping/cutting Instrument, Non-powered

Model number

0250080314

Catalog number

0250080314

Lot number

1342844

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ALLEGED FAILURE: DEBAKEY INSERT BROKE INTRAOPERATIVELY THE FAILURE(S) IDENTIFIED IN THE INVESTIGATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPLAINT RECORD. THE PROBABLE ROOT CAUSES COULD BE EXCESSIVE FORCE, OR ROTATIONAL FORCE WITH THE JAW UNDER LOAD. THE PRODUCT WAS RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION AND THE FAILURE MODE WILL BE MONITORED FOR FUTURE REOCCURRENCE. MANUFACTURE DATE IS NOT KNOWN.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THE DEVICE BROKE DURING PROCEDURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONFIRMED THAT THE PIECES WERE RETRIEVED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED. THE DEVICE MANUFACTURER DATE IS NOT KNOWN AT THIS TIME. HOWEVER, SHOULD IT BECOME AVAILABLE IT WILL BE PROVIDED IN FUTURE REPORTS.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THE DEVICE BROKE DURING PROCEDURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONFIRMED THAT THE PIECES WERE RETRIEVED.