Catalog Number 284590 |
Device Problem
Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known) (2204)
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Patient Problem
Extravasation (1842)
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Event Date 11/13/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported by the customer that the device overfilled the patient's shoulder and that the pressure reading did not change.The case was aborted and rescheduled.There was no patient consequence.Device will be returned and replaced.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Attempts have been made to retrieve additional information about the event and device.The additional information will reportedly be forwarded to depuy mitek; however, it is not known if it will be received within the 30 day reporting requirement, therefore, depuy mitek would like to file this initial medwatch report at this time.When and if additional information is received it will be reflected in a follow-up medwatch report.In process.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The unit was evaluated and the reason for return : "device overfilled the patient's shoulder and the pressure reading did not change" could not be duplicated.The unit passed all diagnostic tests, functional tests, and is fully operational.Replaced crack irrigation safety cover.A review into the complaints system revealed two dissimilar complaints in the past for this device.At this point, no further action is warranted.However, depuy mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.
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Event Description
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It was reported by the customer that the device overfilled the patient's shoulder and that the pressure reading did not change.The case was aborted and rescheduled.There was no patient consequence.Device will be returned and replaced.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Attempts have been made to retrieve additional information about the event and device.The additional information will reportedly be forwarded to depuy mitek however it is not known if it will be received within the 30 day reporting requirement, therefore depuy mitek would like to file this initial medwatch report at this time.When and if additional information is received it will be reflected in a follow-up medwatch report.
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Event Description
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It was reported by the customer that the device overfilled the patient's shoulder and that the pressure reading did not change.The case was aborted and rescheduled.There was no patient consequence.Device will be returned and replaced.
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