Model Number 218019 |
Device Problem
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 06/16/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi: (b)(4) incomplete.The lot number was unknown.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.
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Event Description
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It was reported by the sales rep that during a shoulder scope the inflow/outflow sheath system (b)(4) was leaking.Another device was used to complete the procedure.No patient consequences or surgical delay reported.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mitek, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: investigation summary = > complaint description; it was reported by the sales rep via phone that during a shoulder scope the inflow/outflow sheath system (smith & nephew) was leaking.Another device was used to complete the procedure.No patient consequences or surgical delay reported.The device(s) is/are available for evaluation.Investigation summary: the complaint device was received and inspected.It was observed that the outflow lever(blue color) was broken off the outflow switch.The complaint can be confirmed as broken switch would have caused the reported failure.It is possible that excessive force was applied to the outflow lever during use, therefore causing it to break off the switch.However, given the information provided we cannot discern a definitive root cause for the reported failure.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device [151001] number, and no non-conformances were identified.Therefore, there is no evidence of manufacturing anomalies on the paperwork reviewed.At this point, no corrective action is required and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mitek, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.D10, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mitek, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: additional information (d4): lot number was updated.Udi: (b)(4).
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