| Model Number |
VASOVIEWHEMPRO (OUS) VH-3000 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Self-Activation or Keying (1557)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/24/2021
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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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The hospital reported that during an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure using vaso view hemopro (ous), a "beep" sound was heard when the harvesting tool was connected to hemopro power supply but the activation toggle was not yet pulled.They opened another set and finished the surgery.The same power supply and cable was used.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Trackwise (b)(4).The device has not yet been returned to maquet cardiac surgery for evaluation.We are following up with the customer for the return of the device.A supplemental report will be submitted if the device is received.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Trackwise # (b)(4).Analysis of production: (3331/213/67) the device history records review concluded that there were no ncmrs, rework, or deviations documented for the reported lot number.Based on the dhr/lhr review results, it was determined that there is no relation between the manufacturing process and the reported failure mode.Historical data analysis: (4109/213/67) the review of the historical data indicates that no other similar complaints was reported for the same lot number and reported failure mode.Trend analysis: (4110/213/67) the overall 24 month product complaint trend data for the period oct -2019 through sept-2021 was reviewed.There were no triggers identified for the review period.Communication/interviews: (4111/213/67) communication/interviews were performed to obtain all possible information.Testing of actual/suspected device & testing of raw/starting materials: (10 & 4105/213 & 67) enter investigation findings: the device was returned to the factory for evaluation on 11/03/2021.An investigation was conducted on 11/08/2021.A visual inspection was conducted.Signs of clinical use and evidence of charred material was observed on the heater wire.The heater wire was observed to be slightly flexed away from the hot jaw at the center due to normal clinical use.The gray silicone insulation was observed to be intact, no visual defects were observed.An electrical evaluation was conducted.A pre-cautery test was performed per the instruction for use with a reference cable and reference power supply vh-3010 at level 2.5.The device passed the pre-cautery test; it produced visible steam and audible sound during several activations over a period of 10 minutes and shut off when the toggle was released.The pre-cautery test was repeated 10 times with no observed failure.The tool handle was opened to evaluate the internal components.No visible defects were observed to the toggle.Microscopic inspection showed no residue or contamination on the inner switch mechanism.Based on the returned condition of the device and the evaluation results, the reported failure "self-activation or keying" was not confirmed.
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Event or Problem Description
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N/a.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Corrected section: h-3 device not eval provide code: from "other" to "device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun." trackwise id # (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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The hospital reported that during an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure using vaso view hemopro (ous), a "beep" sound was heard when the harvesting tool was connected to hemopro power supply but the activation toggle was not yet pulled.They opened another set and finished the surgery.The same power supply and cable was used.No patient effects.
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