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Model Number T.W. POWER SUPPLY |
Device Problem
Failure to Deliver Energy (1211)
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Patient Problem
Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888)
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Event Date 04/28/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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The hospital reported that during an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure using hemopro.They were harvesting vein and had finished dissection.They started with branch ligation, inserting the cannula/scope into the leg.Upon encountering the first branch, they attempted sealing and ligation, but the branch bled heavily.Since they had experienced this occurring in the past, they opted to change out the generator for a new one.This included changing out the adapter as well.The subsequent branches did not bleed as energy was applied and sealing/ligation occurred.The generator was set at 3 and confirmed.No injury to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Trackwise (b)(4).
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Event Description
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The hospital reported that during an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure using hemopro.They were harvesting vein and had finished dissection.They started with branch ligation, inserting the cannula/scope into the leg.Upon encountering the first branch, they attempted sealing and ligation, but the branch bled heavily.No additional blood transfusions were required.No blood loss.The bleeding was controlled by applying manual pressure.Since they had experienced this occurring in the past, they opted to change out the generator for a new one.This included changing out the adapter as well.The subsequent branches did not bleed as energy was applied and sealing/ligation occurred.The generator was set at 3 and confirmed.There was no procedural delay.No injury to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The reported device is an oem device.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.H3 other text : device not returned.
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