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MalfunctionEMH

PK CUTTING FORCEPS, 5MM, 33CM

Received Jun 2, 2016 · Event occurred Feb 26, 2016

Report 3003790304-2016-00004 · MDR key 5694404

Device

Manufacturer

Osta

Model number

PK-CF0533

Lot number

PWO301382

Product problems

  • Thermal Decomposition of Device

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

LEFT SIDE OF BLUE COAG BUTTON HAS NO TACTILE FEEL, RIGHT SIDE IS GOOD. COMPLAINT IS CONFIRMED, UPON PLUGGING THE DEVICE INTO THE GENERATOR IT ACTIVATES WITH OUT TOUCHING THE BLUE COAG BUTTON. REMOVED COAG BUTTON, COLLAPSED LEFT SIDE DOME SWITCH ON THE FLEX CIRCUIT.

Description of Event or Problem

LOT PW301382. THE INSTRUMENT BURNT WITHOUT CONTACT. (B)(4).