Catalog Number 140230 |
Device Problem
Degraded (1153)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not yet returned to the manufacturer for analysis.The plant investigation is in progress and a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Event Description
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A customer reported that the 140230 mixter forceps were sterilized (steam autoclaved) and became rusted.There was no patient injury reported and no known surgery delay.
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Event Description
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N/a.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Ud information: (b)(4).The returned forceps was in used condition with brown staining between the blades, potentially due to cleaners containing polyphosphates or high water iron content.The reported complaint was confirmed.Definite root cause could not be determined.Reference the ifu.No further investigation required based on the acceptability of risk and no adverse trends identified.This will be monitored and trended going forward.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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