Model Number 0644-017-01 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
Burn(s) (1757)
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Event Date 02/10/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a lithotripsy procedure to treat renal calculus, the fiber was introduced through the scope to perform the procedure, but a few minutes later it broke up in between the body and the glass tip, also the fiber injured one nurse of the nursing staff that was assisting the procedure.A prophylaxis for burns was applied as treatment.The procedure was completed with another fiber without patient complications.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is not available for analysis; therefore, no physical or visual analysis of the product could be performed.The customer provided an image of a fiber, but it did not provide enough evidence to confirm the reported event.Although, it could be possible that the procedural handling and conditions could contributed to the fiber break.This kind of break could be due to that during use and when it was inserted into the scope and fired it led to the fiber break.Based on the information available, a conclusion code of cause traced to component failure was assigned to this investigation.Additionally, the reported patient symptoms of burns are a known risk associated with implant of these devices as indicated in the instructions for use.Based on the information available, a conclusion code of known inherent risk of device was assigned to this investigation.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a lithotripsy procedure to treat renal calculus, the fiber was introduced through the scope to perform the procedure, but a few minutes later it broke up in between the body and the glass tip, also the fiber injured one nurse of the nursing staff that was assisting the procedure.A prophylaxis for burns was applied as treatment.The procedure was completed with another fiber without patient complications.
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