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Device Problem
Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/17/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that "after being stuck for a while, the safety device was suddenly released and left exposed leading to abe.The needle was bent and could not stay into implantable port.Use of another needle to resolve issue".No patient injury was reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Other, other text: the device was returned for evaluation.The sample was visually inspected.The gripper was received with the safety mechanism activated and needle exposed.No damage could be observed on the base, but the needle was bent in a direction that was not perpendicular with normal movement of the safety mechanism.Functional testing performed: the needle was pulled back in order to keep inside of the base and verify if it this can be exposed easily; however, no discrepancies were detected the needle was keep firmly inside of the base.Based on investigation and the sample review, it is likely that the unit was damaged once it left the facility.No corrective actions were taken since the complaint was not confirmed.No lot number was provided for performance of a device history record review.E4 is unknown.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Other, other text: the device was returned for evaluation.The sample was visually inspected.The gripper was received with the safety mechanism activated and needle exposed.No damage could be observed on the base, but the needle was bent in a direction that was not perpendicular with normal movement of the safety mechanism.Functional testing performed: the needle was pulled back in order to keep inside of the base and verify if it this can be exposed easily; however, no discrepancies were detected the needle was keep firmly inside of the base.Based on investigation and the sample review, it is likely that the unit was damaged once it left the facility.No corrective actions were taken since the complaint was not confirmed.No lot number was provided for performance of a device history record review.E4 is unknown.
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