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MalfunctionGAS

ULTRA FAST-FIX AB ASSEMBLY - CURVED

Received Aug 19, 2009 · Event occurred Jul 16, 2009

Report 1219602-2009-00230 · MDR key 1493597

Device

Generic name

Ultra Fast-fix Ab Assembly - Curved / Gat

Model number

72201494

Catalog number

72201494

Lot number

50295772

Product problems

  • Positioning Failure

Patient

Not reported

  • Excessive Tear Production

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE IS NOT BEING RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. (B) (4).

Description of Event or Problem

THE SURGEON COULD NOT DEPLOY T1 ONE TWO DEVICES, AS A RESULT, THE MENISCUS WAS DAMAGED. THE SURGEON USED A COMPETITOR'S DEVICE, BUT WAS UNHAPPY WITH THE REPAIR, SO HE WENT BACK TO FAST-FIX TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR.