Catalog Number C-VH-3000 |
Device Problems
Structural Problem (2506); Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 11/14/2018 |
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 were no ncmr¿s for the reported lot number.The device has been returned to the factory and is being evaluated.A supplemental report will be submitted when the evaluation is completed.
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Event Description
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The hospital reported that during an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure, vasoview hemopro wire within the jaws did not lay flat.While using the device, the wire protruded from the jaw.Device was removed from the patient, and a replacement device was used to complete the procedure.The hospital did not report any patient effects.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint number: (b)(4).Autonumber : # (b)(4).The hp1 device was returned to the factory for evaluation.Signs of clinical use and evidence of blood were observed.A visual inspection was conducted.Heavy tissue buildup and blood were observed on the jaws.Sign of blood were observed on the harvesting tool handle.The heater wire was observed to be twisted away from the center of the hot jaw.The heater wire remained attached at the base of the hot jaw.No other failures were observed.Based on the results of the evaluation, the reported failure mode ¿material twisted/bent; wire¿ was confirmed.
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Event Description
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The hospital reported that during an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure, vasoview hemopro wire within the jaws did not lay flat.While using the device, the wire protruded from the jaw.Device was removed from the patient, and a replacement device was used to complete the procedure.The hospital did not report any patient effects.
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