| Model Number |
21-3257-24 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult to Remove (1528)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that while a nurse tried to remove gripper micro to remove needle after port access but was unable to do so.A second nurse attempted without success so the line was removed and a new needle used to access without issues.Tried to pull back to release gripper after it was removed from patient but still was unsuccessful.No adverse patient effects were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: device evaluation: the device was returned for investigation.A visual inspection and functional test were performed.Units received: one unit was received for evaluation; the returned unit was received decontaminated and inside a plastic container which is not its original package.Visual inspection: the units was visually inspected under normal conditions of illumination.Results: it is observed the needles bent.The complaint is confirmed.The most probable root cause is that the product became damaged during use since the units cannot bet inserted in fixture t98-5494 if needle is bent.The cause of the reported problem was traced to the user manipulation of the device during use.No corrective actions are required since it?s unlikely that needle was bent during the manufacturing process.
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