Catalog Number H965251850 |
Device Problem
Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 08/18/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device from the reported event is expected to be returned to angiodynamics but has not yet arrived.Upon receipt of the device and completion of the investigation, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.((b)(4)).
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Event Description
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As reported end user hospital noted a small hole in the packaging of the angiovac cannula, thereby compromising the sterility.The device was not used on a patient.It will be returned to angiodynamics for evaluation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A review of the device history records was performed for the reported packaging lot for any deviations related to the reported defect of the complaint.The review confirms that the lot met all material, assembly and performance specifications.The angiodynamics complaint report was reviewed for the angiovac product family and the failure mode,"package - hole/perforated." no adverse trends were identified.As no sample was returned for evaluation, the exact root cause of the reported issue is unable to be determined.All pouches are 100% inspected per angiodynamics procedures during the sealing and final box processes.Employees involved in the packaging/final boxing of the reported lot of product have been made aware of this complaint.The directions for use (dfu) packaged with the angiovac contain the following warning: "contents supplied sterile using an ethylene oxide (eo) process.Do not use if sterile barrier is damaged." ((b)(4)).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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