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MalfunctionKFK

DRILL/REAMER

Received Jun 2, 2016 · Event occurred May 9, 2016

Report 3003604053-2016-00019 · MDR key 5694857

Device

Generic name

Saw, Pneumatically Powered

Catalog number

72204091

Product problems

  • Failure to Power Up

Patient

Not reported

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

EXAMINATION WAS NOT POSSIBLE, AS THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED. THE INVESTIGATION WAS LIMITED TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED. THE INVESTIGATION COULD NOT DRAW ANY CONCLUSIONS ABOUT THE REPORTED EVENT. NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS WARRANTED AT THIS TIME. A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD WAS PERFORMED WHICH CONFIRMED NO INCONSISTENCIES.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

NO EVALUATION CONDUCTED TO DATE, AWAITING RECEIPT OF DEVICE. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE WOULD NOT POWER ON. THERE WAS NO BACKUP DEVICE AVAILABLE AND A COMPETITOR'S DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT INJURY OR COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.