Model Number AC-10030210 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/29/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the procedure the fiber was fractured two times, and each piece was about 55cm long.Holmium laser was set at 1.5j, 15hz, 22.5w.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications reported.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the procedure the fiber was fractured in two places, and each piece was about 55cm long.The laser console was set to the settings of 1.5j, 15hz, 22.5w during the procedure.The procedure was completed with a second fiber.There were no patient complications reported.Analysis of the returned product identified that the fiber was broken into three pieces.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon receipt of this fiber at our quality assurance laboratory, this device was thoroughly analyzed.Analysis of the returned fiber identified that the fiber was received in three pieces and fiber body break was observed.Therefore, reported event was confirmed.It is likely that procedural handling and procedural conditions of the device during set-up and use contributed to the fiber body break.A partial body break or kink could have occurred during use and when it was inserted into the scope and fired it led to the fiber break.A device history record review confirmed the device met all manufacturing specifications, a risk review confirmed that the event is accounted for in the risk documentation, and a labeling review confirmed the ifu includes appropriate warnings and instructions for use.Instructions for use (ifu) states: inspect the fiber for kinks, punctures, fractures, or other damage.If the fiber appears damaged, do not use the device; return it to the supplier for replacement.Based on analysis and the information available a conclusion code of cause traced to component failure was assigned to this investigation.
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