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Catalog Number 003-01J |
Device Problems
Burst Container or Vessel (1074); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 06/09/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).A visual, dimensional, and functional inspection of the device involved in this complaint could not be conducted since the device was not returned at the time of this report.No device history record review was performed since customer did not provide lot number for device involved.Complaint not confirmed based on the information received.Root cause unknown.If the device is returned at a later date, this report will be updated.Teleflex will continue to monitor feedback from the customers on issues related to bottle inflated excessively with water bottle products.
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Event Description
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Customer complaint alleges " during use, the bottle inflated excessively and blew up.Therefore, the bottle was replaced by a new one and there was no health injury happened." patient condition reported as "fine".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Visual inspection of the plastic 340ml water bottle received, shows the right side panel is stretched and has a large crack.Water bottle left side panel shows stretch but no opening.Trigger opening shows no occlusion and the adaptor port area is properly punctured.040 adaptor received did not show any issues.For functional testing, the adaptor was assembled to the water bottle and attached to a flow meter which then was set at 5 and 10 lpm.Air flow was felt through the diffusers located on the inside bottom of the bottle, and through the trigger opening of the bottle.Bottle was removed leaving the adaptor attached to the flow meter.Flow meter was set at 5 and 10 lpm and the air flow was blocked with a finger to simulate blockage.Whistle and vent worked as intended.A device history record review shows no issues that may have contributed to any quality issues reported in this complaint.Damage was observed to the bottle, but cannot be attributed to any manufacturing defects.The adaptor device functioned as intended during testing.Damage occurred during use.There may have been blockage with the tubing attached to the bottle or the trigger may not have been removed prior to use.
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Event Description
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Customer complaint alleges " during use, the bottle inflated excessively and blew up.Therefore, the bottle was replaced by a new one and there was no health injury happened." patient condition reported as "fine".
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