Model Number 23116 |
Device Problem
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 01/24/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned to olympus for evaluation; however, a photographic image of the sterile packaging was provided by the user facility.The image illustrated that the pvc tubing and a foreign material remained inside the packaging.Since the pvc tubing and its sterile packaging were not returned the foreign material cannot be confirmed as organic.Olympus followed up with the user facility to obtain additional information regarding the reported event but with no result.As part of our investigation, the oem was requested to conduct a performance investigation.If additional information is received this report will be supplemented accordingly.
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Event Description
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The user facility reported that during or setup prior to opening the device sterile packaging; the nurse inspected the package and noted what appeared to be a hair inside the packaging.There was no patient involvement; therefore, no patient injury was reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the original equipment manufacture¿s device evaluation results.The device was returned to the original equipment manufacturer (oem) for evaluation.The oem evaluation confirmed the reported event of ¿hair inside the sealed package.¿ a review of the dhr was performed and no anomalies were found.The inventory of finish goods was inspected and no issues were found.The oem determined two possible root causes of the reported event, and these are the combination of material and manpower, as there was no formal documented process which specifies the cleaning method of the container assigned for connectors, and person not following appropriate rules of gowning and hygiene procedure.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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