Model Number 4708060 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Death (1802)
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Event Type
Death
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Manufacturer Narrative
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As the lot number for the device was provided, a manufacturing review will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.Device expiry date (11/2019).The information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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Event Description
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It was reported approximately two years post port device implant, the patient allegedly expired; however, patient's cause of death surrounding or related to the device was not provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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After further review of this event, it has been determined that this event is not reportable.There was no reported device deficiency.A death certificate was provided which stated the cause of death was metastatic colon cancer.Therefore, it has been determined that this event is no longer reportable.Manufacturing review: the lot number was provided and a lot history review was performed.Investigation summary: a sample evaluation could not be performed as the device was not returned.No allegation of device malfunction was made.A death certificate provided stated that the cause of death was metastatic colon cancer and that there was no autopsy performed.No malfunction was discovered through evaluation as no sample was returned.Therefore, no root cause is applicable.Labeling review: the review of the ifu (instructions for use), indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, and contraindications showed that the product labeling is adequate.Expiry date (11/2019).
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Event Description
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It was reported approximately two years post port device implant, the patient allegedly expired; however, patient's cause of death surrounding or related to the device was not provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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