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Model Number 176630 |
Device Problems
Entrapment of Device (1212); Noise, Audible (3273)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 07/17/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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According to the reporter, during laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure, on the first firing the surgeon squeeze the handle to clip the target tissue, but the handle was locked and became unable to be opened or closed the jaws.To resolve the issue the surgeon had to resection the tissue in able to removed the device from cavity and used another device in order to complete the case.After the handle was squeezed outside the body with rasping sound was heard, and the lock was released.There was no patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: post market vigilance (pmv) led an evaluation of one device.The instrument was received partially applied with six clips remaining.No visual abnormalities were observed with the instrument.The instrument was applied to appropriate test media for functional evaluation.The instrument was found to cycle without binding.Clips advanced into the jaws, formed properly, and were held securely in place after full formation was achieved and the firing handle was released.In addition, when the cartridge was empty, the interlock engaged to prevent the jaws from approximating.Records from each manufacturing lot are thoroughly reviewed to ensure that products are released meeting all quality release specifications at the time of manufacture.The investigation concluded there were no abnormalities that would have caused or contributed to the reported condition.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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