MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN NORTH HAVEN-MFG TRUCLEAR; HYSTEROSCOPE (AND ACCESSORIES)

Model Number 7209807-

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 11/30/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, during testing, the unit's plug end was broken except for one piece.No patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: post market vigilance (pmv) led an evaluation of one device.The complaint investigation has concluded that this unit has succumbed to damage to cord connector.Records from each manufacturing lot are thoroughly reviewed to ensure that products are released all quality release specifications at the time of manufacture.Analysis concluded there were no assembly component related failures.The root cause of the observed condition was determined to be a result of a misuse of the product.The instructions for use (ifu) recommends "careful inspection of the operative headpiece before and after the procedure for possible signs of damage.Immediate detection and repair of minor damage will extend the life of the operative handpiece.¿ damage may occur if the headpiece is handled roughly during use.Excessive forces may result in traumatic insertion, chipping particles of the optical glass, or other damage to the unit.Should new information become available, the file will be re-opened and the investigation summary will be amended as appropriate.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: TRUCLEAR
• Type of Device: HYSTEROSCOPE (AND ACCESSORIES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN NORTH HAVEN-MFG; 195 mcdermott rd; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN NORTH HAVEN-MFG; 195 mcdermott rd; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer Contact: sharon murphy ; 60 middletown ave; north haven, CT 06473 ; 2034925267
• MDR Report Key: 7127145
• MDR Text Key: 95240952
• Report Number: 1219930-2017-10149
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HIH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K980604
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/08/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7209807-
• Device Catalogue Number: 7209807-
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/03/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/18/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/24/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/08/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1