Model Number T.W. POWER SUPPLY |
Device Problem
Failure to Deliver Energy (1211)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/24/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device has not yet been returned to maquet cardiac surgery for evaluation.We are following up with the customer for the return of the device.A supplemental report will be submitted if the device is received.
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Event Description
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The hospital reported that during an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure, t.W.Power supply s/n (b)(4) wasn't working.
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Event Description
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N/a.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Trackwise id #(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The hospital reported that during preparation for an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure, t.W.Power supply s/n (b)(6) wasn't working while testing.The device failed to deliver energy.New device was used to complete the case.No patient involved.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Trackwise id # (b)(4).Analysis of production: (3331/213/67) the reported device is an oem device.The certificate of conformance was reviewed for the reported serial number.The vendor certifies that this device serial number conforms to all applicable product specifications and there were no non-conformances identified for the manufacturing batch.Historical data analysis: (4109/213/67) the review of the historical data indicates that no other similar complaints was reported for the same serial number and reported failure mode.Trend analysis: (4110/213/67) the overall 24 month product complaint trend data for the period mar 2020 through feb 2022 was reviewed.There were no triggers identified for the review period.Communication/interviews: (4111/213/67) communication/interviews were performed to obtain all possible information.Testing of actual/suspected device & testing of raw/starting materials: (10 & 4105/213) the device was returned to the factory for evaluation on 04/19/2022.An investigation was conducted on 04/25/2022.A visual inspection was conducted.Signs of clinical use and no evidence of blood was observed.The power supply was observed to be intact, no visual defects were observed.An electrical evaluation was conducted.A reference power cord was attached to the power supply and the device was switched on.The green light was observed to indicate that there was power to the device.An electrical evaluation was conducted.A pre-cautery test was performed per the instruction for use (ifu) with a reference cable, adapter and returned power supply vh-3010 at level 3.0.The device passed the pre-cautery test.It produced visible steam and heat during ten (10) 3-second activations and shut off when the toggle was released with no excessive smoke observed.A tone was audible from the power supply upon activation.To evaluate the safety shut down system, a polyfuse activation test was performed 5 times over 10 minutes.The device shut off after the period of sustained activation and reactivated after 10-second cooling period with no incident each time.Based on the returned condition of the device, the reported failure "failure to deliver energy " was not confirmed.The certificate of conformance was reviewed for the serial # (b)(6).The vendor certifies that this device lot conforms to all applicable product specifications and there were no non-conformances identified for the manufacturing batch.
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