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Model Number 1925-100 |
Device Problem
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 07/04/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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The distributor reported on behalf of their customer that the 1925-100, heartbeat;100;tab;adgel, was reported as used during an urgent ecg on (b)(6) 2022 when it was reported, ¿new ecg electrodes that came with the new ge macvu 360 ecg machine, do not adhere to patients well.Multiple complaints from nursing and lab.Most recent incident was a patient needing an urgent ecg and we could not obtain a tracing.Ran over to lab to find some older product (kenlor/covidien pads) and the ecg was completed.¿ there was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient or the user.The procedure was reported as being completed with an alternate pad.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported device is being returned to conmed for evaluation.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the device evaluation and complaint investigation.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
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Event Description
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The distributor reported on behalf of their customer that the 1925-100, heartbeat;100;tab;adgel, was reported as used during an urgent ecg on (b)(6) 2022 when it was reported, ¿new ecg electrodes that came with the new ge macvu 360 ecg machine, do not adhere to patients well.Multiple complaints from nursing and lab.Most recent incident was a patient needing an urgent ecg and we could not obtain a tracing.Ran over to lab to find some older product (kenlor/covidien pads) and the ecg was completed.¿ there was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient or the user.The procedure was reported as being completed with an alternate pad.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Performed a visual inspection, no abnormalities or defects.Per an additional evaluation performed by r&d, the product was tested by applying to skin for 30 minutes just as the recommended time frame, and there were no issues.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.This is the only complaint for this lot number and failure mode within the past two years.(b)(4).Per the instructions for use, the user is advised the electrode sites should be clean, dry, and free from skin oil prior to electrode application.Fluids, including skin cleansing solutions, lotions or soapy water may cause skin irritation and loss of adhesion.Keep electrode site dry.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
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