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PSDA60ECH |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
06/26/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a peri-strip secure grip was "gelled over" and the plastic strip (liner) was not removed from the secure grip; the peri-strip was applied onto the stapler.It was further reported that the surgeon stapled with the plastic strip still on the peri-strip.There was no report of patient injury or medical intervention associated with this event.No additional information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information was added to h3 and h6.H10: a batch review was conducted and there were no deviations found related to this reported condition during the manufacture of this lot.The device was not received for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be completed.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: b1, b2, h1, h6 and h10.The device was not received for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be completed.Peri-strips secure grip requires the paper backer to be removed prior to use.The instructions for use (ifu) state in step 8: ¿grasp protective liner pull tab from distal end of loading unit and carefully peel protective liner to expose adhesive and step 10: ¿inspect the adhesive surface on both sides of the loading unit to ensure all protective liner has been removed¿.The inner pouch contains a label to remind the user to remove the protective liner.The cause of the reported event was determined to be due to a use error.The ifu clearly indicates that the protective liner should be removed.The ifu also indicated the presence of adhesive and does not mention the necessity to apply glue.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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