| Catalog Number |
8065750157 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Suction Problem (2170); Failure to Cut (2587)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/24/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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A customer reported the vitrectomy probe was not cutting or aspirating properly during a procedure.The product was replaced with another one and the procedure was completed.There was no patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A sample was not received at the manufacturing site for evaluation; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.The product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria.A sample was not received at the manufacturing site and the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptable criteria, therefore; the root cause for the customer complaint issue cannot be determined.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.All probes are 100% visually inspected and tested for actuation, aspiration, and cut during manufacturing.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No additional action is required at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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A customer reported the vitrectomy probe was not cutting properly and it was not aspirating properly during a cataract procedure.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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One opened probe was received with no tip protector, in a tray.The returned sample was visually inspected and found to be conforming.The sample was then functionally tested for actuation, aspiration, and cut and was found to be conforming for all function tests.The returned sample was found to be conforming, therefore cut and aspiration failures as described in the complaint was not confirmed and a root cause cannot be determined for the complaint as described by the customer.No action was taken as the returned probe was manufactured to specifications.All probes are 100% visually inspected and tested for actuation, aspiration, and cut during manufacturing.Any non-conformances found are removed from the lot and scrapped.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No further actions are required.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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