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MalfunctionHTS

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Received Jun 17, 2014 · Event occurred Jun 6, 2014

Report 3943337 · MDR key 3943337

Device

Generic name

Knife, Orthopedic

Model number

200-1003

Catalog number

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Lot number

1061401

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

64 YR

  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE USING THE SEGWAY RETROGRADE LIGAMENT KNIFE, THE END BROKE OFF INSIDE THE PATIENT'S RIGHT FOOT. USING A SCOPE AND FLOUROSCOPY, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT'S FOOT.