RSP 4.0MM 6BOX ST
Received Dec 12, 2023 · Event occurred Nov 15, 2023
Report 0002242056-2023-00032 · MDR key 18308991
Device
Generic name
Punch, Surgical
Manufacturer
A&e Medical CorporationModel number
N/ACatalog number
080-401
Lot number
NI
Product problems
- Dull, Blunt
- Physical Resistance/Sticking
- Dull, Blunt
- Physical Resistance/Sticking
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
ZIMMER BIOMET COMPLAINT (B)(4). G3: FOREIGN SOURCE: ITALY. THE DEVICE WILL NOT BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS; HOWEVER, AN INVESTIGATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT IS IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH 3500A WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Description of Event or Problem
IT IS REPORTED THAT DURING A CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING PROCEDURE, THE INSTRUMENT LOCKED AND DID NOT CUT. A DIFFERENT DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THIS FOLLOW-UP REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED TO RELAY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NO PRODUCT WAS RETURNED OR PICTURES PROVIDED; VISUAL AND DIMENSIONAL EVALUATIONS COULD NOT BE PERFORMED. LOT IDENTIFICATION IS NECESSARY FOR REVIEW OF DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS, LOT IDENTIFICATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. A DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNCONFIRMED. IF ANY FURTHER INFORMATION IS FOUND THAT WOULD CHANGE OR ALTER ANY CONCLUSIONS OR INFORMATION, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED ACCORDINGLY. ZIMMER BIOMET WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FOR TRENDS.
Description of Event or Problem
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.