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Device Problems
Material Separation (1562); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/24/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Pma/510(k) #: exempt.This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.
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Event Description
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It was reported the introducer of a neff percutaneous access set separated.The device was being used for placement of bilateral cook nephrostomy drains.During the procedure, the radiologist noted the two parts of the introducer within the neff set were separated.Further clarification indicated the separation occurred at the distal tip.The damaged introducer was removed from the patient.Additionally, all fragments of the device were removed from the patient.Another device was used to complete the procedure successfully.Additional information regarding event details has been requested but is currently unknown.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2022, it was clarified that the separation occurred during testing of the equipment by the physician prior to patient contact.Therefore, a different device was used and there was no impact to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: h6 - med device problem code.Investigation ¿ evaluation: institut paoli-calmettes in france stated that they noted the hub of the outer sheath had separated from the proximal end of the introducer.The sheath is from a npas-100-nt from lot# 14112093.The failure occurred during device testing, prior to patient contact.The product was replaced with a new device and the procedure was completed.A review of the complaint history, device history record, quality control, and a visual inspection of the returned product was conducted during the investigation.One used device was returned for investigation.The hub was separated from the shaft of the device.The shaft was compressed at the proximal end of the shaft about 2.5cm in length.Two kinks were noted at the distal end of the device at 2cm and 3.9cm.The inner diameter of the hub was measured and found to be within specification.Additionally, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record (dmr) concluded this product is 100% inspected for defects during the manufacturing process.The device history record for lot# 14112093 was reviewed.The final lot did not have any relevant non-conformances.The subassembly lots were reviewed and three relevant nonconformances were identified.All affected devices were scrapped and cook 100% inspects for these non-conformances.There are no other complaints on this lot.There is no evidence of non-conforming material in house or in the field.This product is not supplied with an instructions for use (ifu) pamphlet.Based on the device master record, the device history record, and the device failure analysis, cook found no evidence the product was manufactured out of specification.Based on the information provided, inspection of returned product and the results of the investigation, a definitive cause could not be established.It is possible that force was exerted on the hub during device preparation, but this was not confirmed.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Per the risk assessment no further action is required.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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Event Description
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No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.
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Event Description
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The device was returned on 29mar2022.The hub was separated from the shaft.The shaft was compressed at the proximal end and two kinks were noted at the distal end.No separation of the distal tip was noted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.Additional information: b5.This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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