| Model Number |
66800041 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/07/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Complaint internal reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a debridement surgery, a versajet exact assy, 45 degree x 14mm had piece tubing was pulled out of the orange key.The hand piece was saved and did not touch the patient.Surgery was performed, without any delay, with a back-up device instead.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection reported that the there was remnants of adhesive within the feed line tubing where it connects to the feed line fitting, establishing a relationship between the device and the reported event the root cause was identified as a component failure due to the manufacturing process.A review of the manufacturing records found that there was no evidence that the product didn't meet specifications at the time of manufacture.A complaint history review found no other related events.This investigation is now complete with no further action deemed necessary.Smith + nephew will continue to monitor for any adverse trends relating to this product range.
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