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Model Number 26-1221 |
Device Problem
Failure to Auto Stop (2938)
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Patient Problems
Tissue Damage (2104); Blood Loss (2597)
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Event Date 06/23/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has been returned for evaluation.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event Description
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As reported by the sales rep, a perforator failed to disengage.The superior sagittal sinus was breached and the patient had a 700-800 cc blood loss over 3-5 minutes.As a result, the patient suffered 2 small strokes.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi : (b)(4).The device was returned for evaluation.The perforator was visually inspected.No anomalies were observed, other than the unit being soiled and the product label being torn.Functional testing was the performed per the test method.A series of holes were drilled without issue.A review of manufacturing issues was performed and no anomalies were found.Based on the results of the investigation, the reported issue could not be confirmed.The device functioned as intended.Trends will be monitored for this and similar issues.At present we consider this complaint to be closed.
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