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Device Problems
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Difficult to Remove (1528); Unraveled Material (1664)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 06/27/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.
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Event Description
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During a drainage procedure on the female patient, it was reported that the user first punctured with the needle and entered wire guide through the needle.They then dilated and entered the drain.However, when they wanted to retrieve the wire it was stuck.The user had to pull and heard a "knick" and the wire loosened.Information was provided that the wire was tattered and the drain came loose from the connection.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence nor experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Product has been received and the investigation is ongoing.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the investigation.
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Event Description
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During a drainage procedure on the female patient, it was reported that the user first punctured with the needle and entered wire guide through the needle.They then dilated and entered the drain.However, when they wanted to retrieve the wire it was stuck.The user had to pull and heard a "knick" and the wire loosened.Information was provided that the wire was tattered and the drain came loose from the connection.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence nor experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Investigation - evaluation a review of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), quality control and visual inspection of the returned device was conducted during the investigation.Customer provided a photo of the actual device for evaluation.The photo shows a wire guide that is stretched and has unraveled and has the wire mandril sticking out of it.The actual device was received and visually examined.The returned wire guide is partially unraveled.There appears to be two breaks in the in the wire with bare wire protruding at both sites.The coating of the wire guide appears intact.A document based investigation evaluation was also performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.Review of device history record shows no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided, examination of the returned device and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.
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