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MalfunctionFBO

INNER SHEATH FOR 27050 SC

Received Oct 23, 2023 · Event occurred Aug 31, 2021

Report 9610617-2023-00309 · MDR key 17989931

Device

Generic name

Inner Sheath For 27050 Sc

Model number

27050CA

Catalog number

27050CA

Product problems

  • Separation Problem
  • Separation Problem

Patient

72 YR · Male

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE PREVIOUS REPORTABILITY DECISION FOR THIS EVENT WAS REVERSED BASED ON A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW. THE AFFECTED DEVICE HAS BEEN REQUESTED FOR INVESTIGATION BY THE MANUFACTURER. DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. EVALUATION FINDINGS: BROKEN CERAMIC TIP, GOUGED PROXIMAL LIP, GOUGED PROXIMAL SHAFT CONNECTION, SCRATCHED SHAFT AND WORN SEAL. THE EVENT IS FILED UNDER INTERNAL KARL STORZ COMPLAINT ID:(B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CERAMIC TIP/BEAK BROKE OFF DURING THE PROCEDURE, DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT. NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.