Model Number M00561191 |
Device Problem
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 05/23/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The patients exact age was not reported, however the patient was reported to be over the age of 18.(b)(4).The device has not been received for analysis; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a captivator ii-25mm round stiff snare was prepared for use in the colon during a polypectomy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2019.According to the complainant, during preparation and prior to the procedure, it was noted that there were two hairs inside the unopened sterile pouch of the device.Reportedly, the inner seal package was not compromised and there was no damage noted to the inner sterile pouch of the device.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a captivator ii-25mm round stiff snare was prepared for use in the colon during a polypectomy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2019.According to the complainant, during preparation and prior to the procedure, it was noted that there were two hairs inside the unopened sterile pouch of the device.Reportedly, the inner seal package was not compromised and there was no damage noted to the inner sterile pouch of the device.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Block a2: the patients exact age was not reported, however the patient was reported to be over the age of 18.Block h6: device problem code 2944 captures the reportable event of foreign material present in device.Block h10: investigation results visual evaluation of the returned device revealed that the device had a hair inside the sealed package.Based on the information available and the analysis performed, the most probable root cause is "manufacturing deficiency." an investigation was opened to address the failure of foreign matter inside the sealed pouch.A review of the device history record (dhr) was performed and confirmed that this device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.
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