Catalog Number 544990 |
Device Problems
Premature Activation (1484); Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 06/21/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The facility has communicated that the device is not available for evaluation.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend related events.
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Event Description
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After the ligation on renal artery, when the user released pressure on the trigger and the jaws were returned to a reset position, it was found that the clip had not locked completely and the clip fell off the applier and into the patient.The fallen clip in the patient was immediately removed and the procedure was continued without a problem.The patient's condition was reported as fine.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The dhr for the instrument in question, was reviewed and found complete without any irregularities.This instrument was manufactured at the tecomet, inc.Kenosha facility as part of a 50pc.Lot in september of 2015.Since the instrument was not returned for evaluation we are unable to validate this complaint or determine root cause.All instruments are thoroughly inspected and function tested at time of manufacture.No corrective action required at this time.
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Event Description
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After the ligation on renal artery, when the user released pressure on the trigger and the jaws were returned to a reset position, it was found that the clip had not locked completely and the clip fell off the applier and into the patient.The fallen clip in the patient was immediately removed and the procedure was continued without a problem.The patient's condition was reported as fine.
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