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Model Number KC-RUMI |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)
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Patient Problem
Bowel Perforation (2668)
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Event Date 10/18/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Ref: (b)(4).The rumi purchase history for this account showed a number of rumi handles (part number umh650) were purchased, as well as tips from sizes 25 - 40.Coopersurgical inc.Is currently investigating the complaint reported by plaintiff's counsel.Once the investigation is completed, a follow-up report will be filed.
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Event Description
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In connection with a personal injury lawsuit, it is alleged that on or about (b)(6) 2018, patient underwent a hysterectomy during which the surgeon is alleged to have used a surgical instrument, believed to be a kc-rumi manipulator.According to plaintiff's allegations, a bowel perforation developed as a result of the original hysterectomy surgery.Plaintiff is attributing the bowel perforation to the surgeon's "failing to perform the surgery properly and/or to check and/or discovery that the rumi manipulator was loose, broker or damaged and were negligent in using the manipulator." plaintiff has not produced evidence to support her allegations.We are in the process of gathering the surgical records and will supplement this report on additional information is known.Ref: (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).The rumi purchase history for this account showed a number of rumi handles (part number umh650) were purchased, as well as tips from sizes 25 - 40.Ref: (b)(4).Investgation: x-initiated manufacturer's investigation, x-no sample returned.Analysis and findings: distribution history- a distribution history record review was not possible for this product as the product type (kc-rumi-25,30 etc) nor a lot number was provided for investigation manufacturing record review: a dhr review was not possible as a lot number was not provided.Incoming inspection review: incoming inspection record review not applicable to this product.Service history record : service history record not applicable to this product.Historical complaint review a review of the attached 2-year complaint history did not show similar reported complaint conditions.There were no prior complaint history where the product was involved in a bowel perforation.Product receipt the complaint product has not been returned to coopersurgical.Visual evaluation: evaluation of the complaint product could not be completed as the complaint product has not been returned to coopersurgical.If the product should be returned at a later date, it will be evaluated, and any findings will be appended to this investigation.Functional evaluation: evaluation of the complaint product could not be completed as the complaint product has not been returned to coopersurgical.Root cause: no definitive root cause for this issue could be reliably determined at this time, as the product was not returned for evaluation, nor were photographs provided, as well as no specific product size or lot number was provided.Correction and/or corrective action / *preventative action activity coopersurgical will continue to monitor this complaint condition for trends.
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Event Description
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In connection with a personal injury lawsuit, it is alleged that on or about (b)(6) 2018, patient underwent a hysterectomy during which the surgeon is alleged to have used a surgical instrument, believed to be a kc-rumi manipulator.According to plaintiff's allegations, a bowel perforation developed as a result of the original hysterectomy surgery.Plaintiff is attributing the bowel perforation to the surgeon's "failing to perform the surgery properly and/or to check and/or discovery that the rumi manipulator was loose, broker or damaged and were negligent in using the manipulator." plaintiff has not produced evidence to support her allegations.We are in the process of gathering the surgical records and will supplement this report on additional information is known.Ref: (b)(4).(b)(6).
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