Model Number 1912-10 |
Device Problems
Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 06/06/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during preparation, it was noticed that the fiber appeared to be cut inside of the packaging.The fiber was set aside, and the sales representative was notified.The patient was not present when the issue was observed.Analysis of the returned fiber identified a break in the fiber body.Analysis also identified the fiber had been previously used.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon receipt of this fiber at our quality assurance laboratory, the device was thoroughly analyzed.Visual inspection of the fiber identified a break along the fiber body.The fiber was received in two pieces.Microscopic inspection identified the fiber tip was in good condition.The fiber connector was in good condition and light was passing through the face.The fiber was functionally tested by connecting it to a console.Functional testing identified a bright and disported light at the location of the break.When the fiber was connected to the console an error message was received stating the fiber expired indicating the fiber had been used.Based on analysis results, a conclusion code of unintended use error caused or contributed to event was assigned which indicates the interaction between the user and device, or sample, caused or contributed to the error.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon receipt of this fiber at our quality assurance laboratory, the device was thoroughly analyzed.Visual inspection of the fiber identified a break along the fiber body.The fiber was received in two pieces.Microscopic inspection identified the fiber tip was in good condition.The fiber connector was in good condition and light was passing through the face.The fiber was functionally tested by connecting it to a console.Functional testing identified a bright and disported light at the location of the break.When the fiber was connected to the console an error message was received stating the fiber expired indicating the fiber had been used.Based on analysis results, a conclusion code of unintended use error caused or contributed to event was assigned which indicates the interaction between the user and device, or sample, caused or contributed to the error.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during preparation, it was noticed that the fiber appeared to be cut inside of the packaging.The fiber was set aside, and the sales representative was notified.The patient was not present when the issue was observed.Analysis of the returned fiber identified a break in the fiber body.Analysis also identified the fiber had been previously used.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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