Model Number IPN915273 |
Device Problem
Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problems
Perforation of Vessels (2135); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/14/2024 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that "during use, punch gets jammed in the arteria".Additional information received states that "the punch tore the artery at the time of releasing and perforated the artery.The artery had to be cut to remove the punch.Arterial repair was required to prevent bleeding.The patient is fine".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.A device history record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.Without the device to evaluate, the complaint could not be confirmed, and the probable cause could not be determined from the available information.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).One unit of catalog number dp-52k was received for analysis.Sample was not received in its original packaging.The sample has the tip release (no stuck) with signs of use.No other issues were observed.The punch was activated per work instruction, and no jammed issue were observed, the punch moved freely.A device history record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.Customer complaint cannot be confirmed, the unit had the tip release (no stuck) and no functional issues were observed during functional tests.However, complaints of this type will continue to be monitored via periodic reviews to evaluate if any trend exists.
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Event Description
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It was reported that "during use, punch gets jammed in the arteria".Additional information received states that "the punch tore the artery at the time of releasing and perforated the artery.The artery had to be cut to remove the punch.Arterial repair was required to prevent bleeding.The patient is fine".
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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