Catalog Number M003EZAS40240 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Stroke/CVA (1770); Headache (1880); Loss of Vision (2139); Loss of consciousness (2418)
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Event Date 01/28/2019 |
Event Type
Death
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device remains implanted in patient.
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Event Description
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It was reported in the clinical trail that post procedure the patient suffered a headache followed by visual loss, loss of consciousness and sudden death.No autopsia, nor images were taken.The patient medical condition was good.There were no clinical consequences to the patient.
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Event Description
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It was reported in the clinical trail that post procedure the patient suffered a headache followed by visual loss, loss of consciousness and sudden death.No autopsia, nor images were taken.The patient medical condition was good.There were no clinical consequences to the patient.Correction for previous executive summary: it was reported in the clinical trial that two hours after the patient arrived at their home on (b)(6) 2019, they suffered a headache followed by visual loss, loss of consciousness and sudden death.No autopsy was performed, no images taken due to this event.Pre-existing conditions or medication given that may have contributed to this event are unknown.Site had previously concluded that patient death was not related to subject device but cec adjudication on (b)(6) 2021 concluded that relationship between subject device and patient death is unknown.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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B2: outcomes attributed to ae - corrected.B5: executive summary ¿ corrected.H1: type of reportable event and event type - corrected.H4: manufacturing date ¿ added.D4: expiration date ¿ added.The subject device is not available; therefore, visual and functional testing as well as physical analysis cannot be performed.The reported complaint could not be confirmed, and it could not be definitively determined if the device failed to meet specifications because the product was not returned.Due to the automated mes system there are controls in the manufacturing process to ensure the product met specifications upon release.Based upon medical review, the harm observed in the complaint is anticipated in nature as per the device risk assessment.The reported event is covered in the device directions for use (dfu).As well, the risk of the reported event is documented in the risk documentation and there are current controls to mitigate the risk of the as reported event.The reported event was unable to be confirmed and it cannot be confirmed that the device met specification, as the device was not returned.An assignable cause of anticipated procedural complication will be assigned to the reported event as a product related root cause does not apply and the issue is due to a known physiological effect of the procedure and/or patient condition noted with the directions for use, product labeling and / or risk documentation files.H3 other text : device remains implanted in patient.
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