| Model Number |
0846 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Cardiac Arrest (1762); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/11/2021
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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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(b)(4).As the device was not returned, an analysis investigation could not be performed.A conclusion could not be reached as to what may have caused or contributed to the event.The lot/batch/serial number was not provided; therefore, a manufacturing record evaluation could not be performed.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent: does the surgeon believe there is there an alleged deficiency to the pad that led to patient cardia arrest and if so why? what is the current status of the patient? how was the room set up to include patient set up and where was the pad in relation to the patient? was there anything between patient? was the pad rinsed and let dry before it on this surgical procedure? how was pad cleaned? how long was the surgery delayed? did the patient have any type of cardiac implant? what disposable device (pencil) was being used? where was the device (pencil) being used on the patient? was that device (pencil) being activated when the cardiac arrest occurred? if information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a parp-aortic lymph node dissection with diathermy the patient went into cardiac arrest.The impression that the nurse gave is it was suspect or blamed on the mgeasoft mat being trial in the or.The patient was revived on the table and survived.Surgery delayed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4), date sent: 3/24/2021 additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: does the surgeon believe there is there an alleged deficiency to the pad that led to patient cardia arrest and if so why? the surgeon does not believe in the direct link.What is the current status of the patient? alive was revived on the table.Any change to patient¿s post-op management? non specified to me.How was the room set up to include patient set up and where was the pad in relation to the patient? guidelines for hospital guidelines: megasoft directly on top of table.If the patient is supine: megadyne mega soft mat, gel pad with blue inco, draw sheet.Was there anything between the patient? megasoft directly on top of table.If the patient is supine: megadyne mega soft mat, gel pad with blue inco, draw sheet.Was the pad rinsed and let dry before it on this surgical procedure? unable to determine.How was the pad cleaned? guidelines for hospital: wipe/clean megadyne mega soft with clinell wipes.How long was the surgery delayed? around 10 min estimate.Did the patient have any type of cardiac implant? no.What disposable device (pencil) was being used? stryker neptune, smoke evacuation pencil #0703-047-000.Where was the device (pencil) being used on the patient? peritoneal disease on l diaphragm surface.Was that device (pencil) being activated when the cardiac arrest occurred? yes.Patient¿s medical history e.G.Cardiac issues? the patient was an otherwise ¿fit and healthy 20yr old female¿.Upon review of the information provided, it was concluded that this event does not meet the fda defined criteria for a reportable event, and is being considered not reportable.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Date sent: 3/26/2021.
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