Model Number 173016 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Detachment Of Device Component (1104)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 04/04/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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According to the reporter, during a laparoscopic roux en-y, on the second suture, when the surgeon was toggling the suture, the handle suddenly broke and it appeared a screw fell out.There was no patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: post market vigilance (pmv) led an evaluation of one device.Device screw which functions as a fulcrum for handle was not present in the device.Signs that a screw had been installed were observed.Device functioned properly when it was tested after another screw was installed.Records from each manufacturing lot are thoroughly reviewed to ensure that products are released meeting all quality release specifications at the time of manufacture.Analysis concluded there were no assembly component related failures.The root cause of the reported condition could not be reliably determined as the screw was not returned with the device.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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According to the reporter, during a laparoscopic roux en-y, on the second suture, when the surgeon was toggling the suture, the handle suddenly broke and it appeared a screw fell out.A new device was opened to complete the case.There was no patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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