Model Number 74921-02 |
Device Problem
Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/30/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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No sample was returned for this complaint but a sample photo was received.It appeared the break happened where the tip and the handle assembly is bonded together.No other signs of damage or deformation was noted from the photo.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no issues were noted related to this complaint.The certificate of conformance (coc) was reviewed for this component, the supplier had performed 100% sucker/tip bend strength testing for the raw material lot.According to the intended use/indications for the sucker: "the surgical sucker/sump set is intended for use in a suction system to clear the operative field of blood or other fluid.It is not intended to ge sued as a probe or retractor.The precautions also within the instructions for use for the component "caution: care should be exercised when applying force to any sucker or sump set since excessive bending of the tube or tip could cause breakage." all available information has been placed on file in the quality management for appropriate tracking, trending, and follow-up.The case label gtin: (b)(4).The production identifier: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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The customer reported that during cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb) procedure, that one of the suckers broke.They stopped using the sucker, and surgery was completed successfully.There was no delay reported, no blood loss and no adverse event reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is submitted to fda in accord with applicable regulations ¿ and as indicated by terumo cardiovascular systems in the initial report submitted to the fda on october 28, 2021.Upon further investigation of the reported event, the following information is new and/or changed: h6 (investigation findings) -4248 - usage problem identified.H6 (investigation conclusions) -19 - cause traced to user.The supplier stated the break as a pressure break, highly likely due to misuse of the product.All available information has been placed on file in quality management for appropriate tracking, trending, and follow-up.
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