CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY CGA, SUREFIT GROUND PAD WITH 10FT CABEL, 100/CASE; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
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Catalog Number 410-2000 |
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 12/05/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is not expected to be returned for evaluation and review.However, the complaint investigation is not complete at this time.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the complaint investigation.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
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Event Description
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The sales representative reported on behalf of the customer that the 410-2000, cga, surefit ground pad with 10ft cabel, 100/case, was being used during a hysterectomy procedure on 5dec23 when it was reported, ¿¿adhesive coming undone on the patient.".There was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient.Further assessment questioning found that the procedure was completed using a competitor device causing a 3-minute delay.This report is being raised due to the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device will not be returned and no photographic evidence was provided therefore, a device malfunction cannot be verified.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 following: 3.Prepare the skin at the application site according to facility protocol.If no protocol exists, clip excess hair at application site, clean and disinfect area to remove oils, lotions, etc., and allow to dry thoroughly.4.Do not open package until ready to apply pad to skin.Inspect the pad and cable.Do not use if product is expired or apparently damaged.Check expiration date on package.5.After patient is in the final position, carefully remove the pad from the disposable liner by grasping the pad from the pad pull tab (located at the wire attachment end of the pad) and peeling the pad diagonally from the disposable liner.Avoid excess skin or finger contact with the adhesive or gel surface prior to application.6.Pad may be applied with any side perpendicular to the direction of current flow from the operative site.7.Apply the pad firmly to skin, ensuring full adhesion of the pad gel and adhesive, and full pad contact with patient¿s skin.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
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Event Description
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The sales representative reported on behalf of the customer that the 410-2000, cga, surefit ground pad with 10ft cabel, 100/case, was being used during a hysterectomy procedure on 5dec23 when it was reported, ¿¿adhesive coming undone on the patient.".There was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient.Further assessment questioning found that the procedure was completed using a competitor device causing a 3-minute delay.This report is being raised due to the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
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