CURVED CUDA SHAVER 4.2MM Problem Report # 1

Brand Name:LINVATEC
Generic Name:CURVED CUDA SHAVER 4.2MM
Manufacturer Name:LINVATEC

Manufacturer Address:
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LARGO
FL 33773-
US

LINVATEC CURVED CUDA USED IN KNEE ARTHROSCOPY. SURGEON COMPLAINED THAT ABOVE SHAVER WAS NOT WORKING. SHAVER WITHDRAWN FROM THE PT AND EXAMINED. NOTED TO BE VERY LOOSE AT THE HEAD AND THEN SNAPPED OFF IN THE SCRUB TECH'S HAND S.
Date Received:03/03/2005

Patient Condition:

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