Catalog Number 284580 |
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 02/11/2015 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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During use of the machine the surgeon noticed patients shoulder swelling increased more than usual and questioned whether the pressures indicated on the machine were accurate.Surgeon has requested machine to be tested and calibrated for accuracy.He feels the pressure was higher than what the machine was reading.The machine was set at 45mm hg.Changed to a non jandj product.Swelling of patients shoulder was resolved.Five minute delay.No ae to patient.
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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The complaint device was forwarded to the service center for evaluation.The device passed all functional and electrical tests and it was determined there was no problem with the device.No rework or repair was required.This complaint cannot be confirmed.No corrective action is required and no further action is warranted at this time.This file will remain receptive to any potential forthcoming information received that is pertinent and germane to this issue.At this point in time, no corrective action is required and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes 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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During use of the machine the surgeon noticed patients shoulder swelling increased more than usual and questioned whether the pressures indicated on the machine were accurate.Surgeon has requested machine to be tested and calibrated for accuracy.He feels the pressure was higher than what the machine was reading.The machine was set at 45mm hg.Changed to a non jandj product.Swelling of patients shoulder was resolved.5 minute delay.No ae to patient.
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