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Model Number 8360-10 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturing evaluation: investigation on-going.Should relevant additional information / investigation results become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported to aesculap inc.That a prestige atraumatic grasper (part # 8360-10) was in need of repair.According to the complainant, the device was noted to be damaged at the solder; the proximal weld separated at the rotation handle.The complaint device was returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.No patient involvement.Although requested, no additional information has been made available.The malfunction is filed under reference xc (b)(4) / cc (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturer evaluation: the device was returned to the manufacturer for physical evaluation.A visual examination of the device was performed which revealed that the proximal weld on the thumbloop and rotator housing has failed and disconnected.Additionally, the handle function was not smooth and consistent, and jaw misalignment was observed.An investigation of the device manufacturing records was conducted by the manufacturer for the lot # of the device in question.No non-conformances were reported.All device history records (dhr) are reviewed and released according to documented procedures and a device is not released if it does not meet requirements or is nonconforming.Additionally, historical scrap rates were reviewed with no increase observed in scrap related to the complaint issue.The investigation into the cause of the reported problem was able to confirm the failure mode of proximal weld failure.In addition to a supplier corrective action request (scar) being initiated, a corrective action/preventive action (capa) was opened by aesculap inc.For further evaluation of the design transfer of this device.
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