DISPOSABLE REFLECTIVE MARKER SPHERES
Received May 7, 2015 · Event occurred Apr 30, 2015
Report 3002743211-2015-00024 · MDR key 4757536
Device
Generic name
Reflective Passive Marker Spheres
Manufacturer
Northern Digital Inc.Model number
41773Lot number
C102061501
Product problems
- Component Falling
Patient
Not reported
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THIS EVENT WAS COMMUNICATED BY CUSTOMER AT (B)(6). CUSTOMER ADVISED THAT A SPHERE FELL APART DURING ALIGNMENT OF LEG WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY. THE SPHERE WAS NOT TOUCHED AND FELL APART ON IT'S OWN. CUSTOMER CONFIRMED THAT THE PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED IN ANY WAY DURING THE PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A NEW PACKAGE OF SPHERES. CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO DELAY OR ADVERSE EVENT TO THE PATIENT. NO PATIENT/USER INJURY OR OTHER SERIOUS HARM OCCURRED.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE INITIAL SUBMISSION WAS ERRONEOUSLY SUBMITTED AS A 5 DAY REPORT. NDI WAS NOT REQUIRED TO INITIATE ACTION TO PREVENT AN UNREASONABLE RISK OF SUBSTANTIAL HARM.
Remedial action
- Recall