It was reported that there was an issue with pl572t-ligature clip 12 mag.= 144 pcs.According to the complaint description, it was reported that it was able to clip a few shots without any problems, but the clip (cartridge) came off in the middle.There was no described patient harm.Additional information was not provided nor available / was not available.Additional patient information is not available.The adverse event / malfunction is filed under aag reference (b)(4).
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Additional information/correction: b5- update based upon investigation results, this event was re-evaluated and is considered no longer reportable due to risk file- no malfunction or serious injury.Investigation results: visual investigation: we made a visual inspection of the product; here we detected deformed latches of the slider sheet.Batch history review: the device quality and manufacturing history records have been checked for the available lot number and were found to be according to our specifications valid at the time of production.Review of the complaint history revealed that no similar complaints have been filed against products from this batch number.The review of risk assessment revealed that the overall risk level (severity 1(5) x probability of occurrence 1(5)) according to din en iso 14971 is still acceptable.Explanation and rationale: if the cartridge is engaged not completely or was damaged during inserting, there is an impairment of product functionality.This could lead to deformed latches of the slider sheet, to clip jam and can cause the clip-cartridge to jump off.Based upon historically grown product experience and due to different simulation regarding a cartridge which is engaged not completely, this leads to the described errors.Conclusion and measures / preventive measures: based upon the investigation results a clear root cause conclusion cannot be drawn.There is no indication for a material-, manufacturing- or design-related failure.Based upon the investigation results, a capa is not required.
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