Model Number 228141 |
Device Problem
Detachment Of Device Component (1104)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 01/15/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.
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Event Description
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It was reported by the affiliate that during the procedure, the anchor got detached from the deployment gun.Use of a 2nd anchor.No stop of the procedure nor change of technique.20 minutes of delay in the procedure.No patient consequences.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.
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Event Description
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It was reported by the affiliate that during the procedure, the anchor got detached from the deployment gun.Use of a 2nd anchor.No stop of the procedure nor change of technique.20 minutes of delay in the procedure; no patient consequences.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.Investigation summary: the device was received and evaluated.Visual inspection under magnification revealed no anomalies on the device.The anchors are intact under the silicon tube.The needle was loaded onto an omnispan gun and locked as intended.We cannot determine what caused the user to experience the reported event; we cannot discern a root cause for the reported failure mode.This complaint cannot be confirmed.No ncrs were generated during production.Review of the device history records showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any subcomponents, which would contribute to this complaint condition.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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