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Model Number CTF03 |
Device Problem
Physical Resistance (2578)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The event device is anticipated to return to applied medical for evaluation.A follow-up report will be provided upon completion of investigation.This report is to follow up medwatch report # (b)(4).
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Event Description
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Procedure performed: "umbilical hernia repair".Event description: medwatch report # (b)(4) received via mail on 25-apr-2018: date of event: (b)(6) 2018.A (b)(6) year old female, not hispanic/latino ethnicity."during the use of the trocar, the scope did not fit into the device." additional information was received via telephone from implementation specialist on monday 7-may-2018 at 11:17 am: rep stated he was not in the case.The facility was using the new [scope brand] system, which uses a larger outer diameter which led the scope to getting stuck on the fios obturator.Surgeon was dr.[].The device will be returning, but is with risk management.Patient status: no patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The event unit was not returned to applied medical for evaluation.As the event unit was not returned, testing was unable to be performed and the complainant's experience could not be replicated or confirmed.In the absence of the event unit, it is difficult to determine the exact root cause of the event.Applied medical will continue to monitor its vigilance system for trends and take appropriate actions, as necessary, to ensure the performance and safety of its products.This event is not reportable as it is unlikely to cause or contribute to death or serious injury.This report is to follow up medwatch report #4400150000-2018-8021.
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