MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLC VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number VH-4000

Device Problem Failure to Cut (2587)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 06/21/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) the device has been returned to the factory and is being evaluated.A supplemental report will be submitted when the evaluation is completed.

Event Description

The hospital reported that the vasoview hemopro 2 was not cauterizing like it should.No injury reported.

Event Description

N/a.

Manufacturer Narrative

Trackwise#: (b)(4).The device was returned to the factory for evaluation on (b)(6) 2023.An investigation was conducted on (b)(6) 2023.A visual inspection was conducted.Signs of clinical use and slight evidence of charred material was observed on the heater wire.There were no visual defects observed on either the intact heater wire or the intact clear silicone insulation on both the cold and hot jaws.An electrical evaluation was conducted.A pre-cautery test was performed per the direction for use (dfu) with a reference cable, adapter and reference power supply (b)(4) at level 3.0.The device passed the pre-cautery test; it produced visible steam and heat during ten (10) 3-second activations and shut off when the toggle was released.To evaluate the safety shut down system, a polyfuse activation test was performed 5 times over 10 minutes.The device shut off after the period of sustained activation and reactivated after 10-second cooling period with no incident each time.An activation and transection capability test was performed over four (4) repetitions using "max life test method stm2048073 rev aa.The device successfully transected tissue four (4) times.A temperature and resistance test was conducted to evaluate the device function per hemopro 2 final test 90523436 rev w.The resistance value was measured at.68 ohms which is within specification.The device passed the temperature measurements test.The displayed temperature increased and turned green within the 2 second specified timeframe.The displayed temperature decreased once the toggle swivel was released.Based on the results of the evaluation, the complaint for the reported failure "failure to cut¿ was not confirmed.The lot # 3000315705 history record review was completed.There were no ncmrs, rework, or deviations documented for the reported lot number.Based on the dhr/lhr review results, it was determined that there is no relation between the batch manufacturing process and the reported failure.

• Brand Name: VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLC; 45 barbour pond drive; wayne NJ
• Manufacturer (Section G): MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLC; 45 barbour pond drive; wayne NJ
• Manufacturer Contact: arelean guzman ; 45 barbour pond drive; wayne, NJ
• MDR Report Key: 17325034
• MDR Text Key: 319491529
• Report Number: 2242352-2023-00579
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00607567700406
• UDI-Public: 00607567700406
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K101274
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/31/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/14/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VH-4000
• Device Catalogue Number: VH-4000
• Device Lot Number: 3000315705
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/26/2023
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/10/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNKNOWN.