Catalog Number SAT001 |
Device Problem
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 10/23/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The biosense webster inc.Failure analysis lab (fal) received the complaint product for evaluation on (b)(6) 2018.Initial visual analysis identified, ¿tubing and drip chamber are clear with no signs of foreign material.¿ the analysis has begun but is not completed at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that a patient, underwent an ablation procedure with a smartablate¿ irrigation tubing set and after priming was conducted, the tube became cloudy and small air bubbles remained.The issue was encountered during flushing process with no error codes/alarm being generated by the pump.The tubing set was changed, and the issue resolved.The procedure was completed with no patient consequence.The issue of air bubbles in the tube is not mdr reportable since air bubbles are an expected part of the set-up process and flushing should be performed to remove the bubbles.Also, a safety feature of the pump is in place in order to stop flow if air is detected.However, the issue of the ¿cloudiness¿ believed to be foreign material in the tubing has been assessed as a reportable malfunction.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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On (b)(6) 2018, it was noticed that this event was incorrectly assessed as a reportable event.This event is not mdr reportable as the potential that it could cause or contribute to a death or serious injury, or other significant adverse event, is remote.On (b)(6) 2018, the device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no anomalies were found related to this complaint.In addition, the dhr review verifies that the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specification and procedures.(b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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It was reported that a patient, underwent an ablation procedure with a smartablate¿ irrigation tubing set and after priming was conducted, the tube became cloudy and small air bubbles remained.The issue was encountered during flushing process with no error codes/alarm being generated by the pump.The tubing set was changed, and the issue resolved.The procedure was completed with no patient consequence.On (b)(6)2018 , it was noticed that this event was incorrectly assessed as a reportable event.This event is not mdr reportable as the potential that it could cause or contribute to a death or serious injury, or other significant adverse event, is remote.Device evaluation details: the device evaluation has been completed.The complaint product was inspected and it was found in normal condition.Tubing and drip chamber are clear with no signs of foreign material.Irrigation test was performed and tubing pass specification.No microbubbles were found in the tubing after flushing.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no anomalies were found related to this complaint.In addition, the dhr review verifies that the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specification and procedures.Complaint was not confirmed.Manfuacturer¿s ref # (b)(4).
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