| Model Number |
66800041 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Improper Flow or Infusion (2954)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/13/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during treatment, a versajet ii hydrosurgery system handset, 45deg 14mm exact was splashing water in the wrong direction.Treatment was resumed, after a non-significant delay, with a back-up device.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 not returned for evaluation, all provided information has been reviewed and we have not been able to establish a relationship between the device and the reported event or determine a root cause, probable root cause may include obstruction of evacuation orifice (debris, tissue or other foreign material), 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 further instances of the reported event.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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