A male patient underwent an aquablation procedure for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph).Procept biorobotics corporation became aware that during the aquablation procedural setup, the aquabeam handpiece pump cartridge was unable to latch into the aquabeam console.A second handpiece was used, but the aquabeam robotic system generated an "e22 - motorpack error".As a result, the aquablation procedure was aborted.There were no adverse health consequences to the patient due to this event.
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The aquabeam handpiece was returned for investigation.During functional testing, the aquabeam handpiece functioned as intended.A review of the device history record (dhr) ab2000-b / serial number (b)(6) and aquabeam handpiece / lot number 23c00249 was conducted, which confirmed that there were no non-conformances, failures, discrepancies, or missed steps during the manufacturing process that could be related to the reported event.The review indicated that the system met all design and manufacturing specifications when released for distribution.The current user manual um0101-00 rev.F, aquabeam robotic system user manual, us, english was reviewed and states the following: table 4 aquabeam robotic system status indications confirm cartridge is fully seated into pump head and close latch (note: latch provides a tactile click upon closure).Use ifu0101-00 rev.E, aquabeam robotic system ifu, us, english non-sterile: insert the high-pressure pump cartridge into the console cartridge interface and turn the lever on console clockwise to secure the cartridge.A successful engagement will be confirmed by an audible and tactile click.Caution: ensure cartridge is properly engaged prior to beginning of the procedure.An incomplete engagement will result in delay in procedure.Note: if unable to engage the cartridge in the console, remove cartridge and ensure that the input line (where attached to the main assembly) is pulled approximately ½ inch (1.27cm) from the cylinder.The root cause of the reported event was unable to be determined as the aquabeam handpiece functioned as intended.Submission of this report does not constitute an admission that the manufacturer's product caused or contributed to the event.
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