Model Number 77420 |
Device Problem
Cut In Material (2454)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 03/24/2014 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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Medtronic received information that at the end of a case two cuts were noticed in the outer lumen of this eopa arterial cannula.There was no leak as the inner lumen remained intact.Since the procedure had already been successfully completed the cannula was not replaced.There was no adverse effect on the patient.The product was returned for analysis.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device history record was reviewed and showed that this product met all manufacturing specifications for product released for distribution.No issues were identified that would have impacted this event.Medtronic has initiated a formal investigation into recent events involving damage to the outer lumen of eopa arterial cannulae.At this time, there have not been any reports of damage to the inner lumen of any of the cannulae, any leaks, or any adverse patient effects as a result of these issues.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Medtronic received information that at the end of a case two cuts were noticed in the outer lumen of this eopa arterial cannula.There was no leak as the inner lumen remained intact.Since the procedure had already been successfully completed the cannula was not replaced.There was no adverse effect on the patient.The product was returned for analysis.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon receipt at medtronic's quality laboratory, visual inspection confirmed that the cannula body had split in two different locations in the narrower section of the cannula.The splits were in the outer lumen of the device, exposing the wire winding, but did not continue through the inner lumen.The product was sent to the contract manufacturer for this cannula for additional examination and determination of root cause.(b)(4).
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