MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MAQUET CV VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number C-VH-4000

Device Problem Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 05/09/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(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.

Event Description

The hospital reported that during an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure, vasoview hemopro 2 cutter within jaw lifted off the insulation.A replacement device was used to complete the procedure.The hospital did not report any patient effects.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device was returned to the factory for evaluation.A visual inspection was conducted.Signs of clinical use and evidence of blood were observed.Blood and charred tissue was observed on the heater wire.The heater wire was observed to be flexed away from the hot jaw at the center, but remained attached at both the base and tip of the hot jaw.No other visual defects were observed.Based on the return condition of the device, the reported complaint "bent wire" was confirmed.Specific actions for the reported failure mode are being maintained and documented under maquet¿s failure investigation report (fir) system.

Event Description

The hospital reported that during an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure, vasoview hemopro 2 cutter within jaw lifted off the insulation.A replacement device was used to complete the procedure.The hospital did not report any patient effects.

• Brand Name: VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): MAQUET CV; 45 barbour pond drive; wayne NJ 07470
• Manufacturer (Section G): MAQUET CV; 45 barbour pond drive; wayne NJ 07470
• Manufacturer Contact: 45 barbour pond drive; wayne, NJ 07470
• MDR Report Key: 7555108
• MDR Text Key: 109754319
• Report Number: 2242352-2018-00504
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K101274
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/30/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/30/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/29/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: C-VH-4000
• Device Lot Number: 25137495
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/18/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/20/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/28/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1