Catalog Number C-OM-10000 |
Device Problem
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 01/28/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).A lot history record review was completed for the reported product lot number.There was no nonconformance recorded in the lot history.The device has not yet been returned to maquet cardiac surgery for evaluation.We are following up with the customer for the return of the device.A supplemental report will be submitted if the device is received.
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Event Description
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The hospital reported that during preparation for an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure, acrobat-i stabilizer when removing the device and before it was used, the sluggishness of the horizontal joint was criticized.The joint could only be mobilized by higher force.Described problem occurred several times with different devices.Stabilizer has been replaced by a new device and the procedure has been performed without any problems.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device was returned to the factory for evaluation.Signs of clinical use without evidence of blood were observed.A visual inspection was performed.No visual defects were observed.The device was evaluated for its mechanical function.The device was securely assembled onto a reference retractor blade by sliding the stabilizer base onto the rail and locking the lever.The knob was evaluated for its ability to tighten the flexlink arm while the locking lever was in both the locked and unlocked positions.The flexlink arm was secured in position when the knob was turned clockwise.The knob did tighten the arm.The knob was then turned counter-clockwise.The flexlink arm loosened and became movable on its swivel up to 180 degrees without difficulty and using moderate force only.It was also observed that the malleable stabilizer foot is able to rotate with no difficulty.Based on the returned condition of the device, the photographs provided by the complainant, and the results of the evaluation, the reported failure mode "mechanical issue" was not confirmed.
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Event Description
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The hospital reported that during preparation for an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure, acrobat-i stabilizer when removing the device and before it was used, the sluggishness of the horizontal joint was criticized.The joint could only be mobilized by higher force.Described problem occurred several times with different devices.Stabilizer has been replaced by a new device and the procedure has been performed without any problems.
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