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 02/15/2024

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 during an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure, vasoview hemopro 2 cautery failed to operate.A second evh kit was opened and the case finished without further incident.Delay to open new product.No harm was done to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

Trackwise#: (b)(4).The device was returned to the factory for evaluation on 02/23/2024.An investigation was conducted on 02/27/2024.A visual inspection was conducted.Signs of clinical use and evidence of blood and charred material were observed.The heater wire and clear silicone insulation of both the hot and cold jaw were observed to be intact with no visual defects.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 vh-3010 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.The jaws were gently cleaned of debris and char with a saline and gauze pad as indicated in the direction for use (cv000008979).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.686 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 reported failure "failure to cut" was not confirmed.The lot # 3000364115 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: 18866209
• MDR Text Key: 337223217
• Report Number: 2242352-2024-00217
• 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: 03/28/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: 3000364115
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/23/2024
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/16/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/08/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/28/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/05/2024
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNKNOWN.
• Patient Age: 71 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 127 KG