Catalog Number DP-40K |
Device Problems
Failure to Eject (4010); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 06/26/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The facility has communicated that the device is not available for investigation.No issues or discrepancies were found in the device history record of product code dp-40k / batch 74m1701017 that can be related to the failure mode reported in the customer complaint.Corrective actions cannot be established, the customer complaint cannot be confirmed, and the root cause cannot be determined since it is necessary to receive the physical sample to perform a proper investigation and to confirm the alleged defect.If the alleged defective samples become available at a later date, this complaint will be updated accordingly.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend related events.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the punch did not make a hole in the aorta and did not want to come out of the place.Hard force and pulling to left and right was used to remove the device.The same issue occurred on the second use.There was no patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Sample was received without its original packing instead the sample was sent on a ziploc bag with a disinfection tag.Also, dried blood was spotted at the core and at the blade of the aortic punch.Qty.Received: 1 ea.Qty.Mfg.: 1,080 ea.Sample was tested manually , and it works fine.Core returns without obstructions.Sample was tested as it is received from the customer by performing cuts to a pork aorta to review the functionality of the unit.No issues were found during testing.As additional test, the sample was disassembled in order to be cleaned.The punch was assembled back again with the same components in order to perform cuts to a pork aorta to review the functionality of the unit.No issues were found during testing.It is not possible to establish a corrective action since the sample works properly.The root cause for the condition reported could not be identified.Customer complaint cannot be confirmed, since the sample was found within functional specifications.Sample was tested as received and works properly.No other issues were found during testing.However, the personnel of the assembly line were notified on (b)(6) 2018 for awareness).
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Event Description
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It was reported that the punch did not make a hole in the aorta and did not want to come out of the place.Hard force and pulling to left and right was used to remove the device.The same issue occurred on the second use.There was no patient injury.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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