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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Poor Quality Image (1408)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
07/29/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #: (b)(4).Udi: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the sales rep via email that during an unknown procedure one of the doctors complained about significant glare coming from the radiance 32¿ 4k/uhd medical display on the secondary display.Upon further investigation, the sales consultants and clinical evaluator determined that the monitor on the tower and the monitor on the secondary display seem to have screens that are made from two different materials.The one on the tower was made of a more plastic like material and was not having any glare issues, the one on the secondary display was made of glass and had the glare issues.It is unknown how the procedure was completed.No patient consequences or surgical delay reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mitek, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: investigation summary: according to the information provided, it was reported that during an unknown procedure one of the doctors complained about significant glare coming from the radiance 32¿ 4k/uhd medical display on the secondary display.Upon further investigation, the sales consultants and clinical evaluator determined that the monitor on the tower and the monitor on the secondary display seem to have screens that are made from two different materials.The one on the tower was made of a more plastic like material and was not having any glare issues, the one on the secondary display was made of glass and had the glare issues.The complaint device is not being returned since not need replacement, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.However, a photo was provided.Upon visual inspection of the photo, visual observation confirmed different characteristics in the two displays types; therefore, this complaint can be confirmed.An investigation with the external manufacturer was performed to determine the root cause of the problem reported.As a result, the manufacturer confirmed that there are two types of displays, one double sided and another single sided anti-reflective glass.Because of this, the differences can be observed between displays.It was concluded that there is no defect observed on the units.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device serial number:(b)(6), and no non-conformances were identified.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mitek, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Correction: h6, h10: upon further investigation, the investigation has been updated to reflect the correct information.Therefore, the result and conclusion codes have been updated accordingly.Investigation summary:.According to the information provided, it was reported that during an unknown procedure one of the doctors complained about significant glare coming from the radiance 32¿ 4k/uhd medical display on the secondary display.Upon further investigation, the sales consultants and clinical evaluator determined that the monitor on the tower and the monitor on the secondary display seem to have screens that are made from two different materials.The one on the tower was made of a more plastic like material and was not having any glare issues, the one on the secondary display was made of glass and had the glare issues.The complaint device is not being returned since not need replacement, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.However, a photo was provided.Upon visual inspection of the photo, visual observation confirmed different characteristics in the two displays types; therefore, this complaint can be confirmed.An investigation with the external manufacturer was performed to determine the root cause of the problem reported.As a result, the manufacturer confirmed that there are two types of displays, one double sided and another single sided anti-reflective glass.Because of this, the differences can be observed between displays.A nc was opened to track this failure with the supplier as per the conversations with the nds, they have identified that there was actually a manufacturing related issue as the manufacturer made a change in the process/product without notifying mitek.This issue will investigate under this nc; also, the necessary actions have been taken and documented in the appropriate quality system.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device serial number:(b)(6), and no non-conformances were identified.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.
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