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Model Number HST III SYSTEM (3.8MM) |
Device Problem
Fitting Problem (2183)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/04/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Trackwise id # (b)(4).The device has been returned to the factory and is being evaluated.A supplemental report will be submitted when the evaluation is completed.
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Event Description
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The hospital reported that during a coronary artery bypass procedure using hst iii system (3.8mm).In the first process of loading the seal, after squeezing and holding the seal loader, the seal was advanced and released normally.The plastic of the seal loader was stiff unlike the normal product.There is a phenomenon that it is caught in and does not fall out.In the process of loading the seal, the normal method and procedure were followed, but the seal was caught in the seal loader due to the stiff plastic loader and did not come off.Unlike the previous product, the new product, the seal came off smoothly from the seal loader, and it was applied to the patient without any problems.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Trackwise # (b)(4).Analysis of production for ncmr, reworks, or deviations: (3331/213/67) the device history records review concluded that there were 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 batch manufacturing process and the reported failure.Historical data analysis: (4109/213/67) the review of the historical data indicates that no other similar complaints was reported for the same lot/serial 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 & 4105/13/22) the device was returned to the factory for evaluation on 10/18/2021.Photographs were provided by the account.In photograph #1, the delivery device was observed inside the loading device.The seal was observed in the loading device window.The white plunger and slide lock was not observed in the photograph.In photograph #2, the product and lot # were observed on the product box.An investigation was conducted on 10/20/2021.A visual inspection was conducted.Signs of clinical use and no evidence of blood was observed.The delivery device was returned inside the loading device with the white plunger not depressed and the blue slide lock not disengaged.The seal was observed in the loading device window.The delivery device was removed from the loading device with no physical or visual difficulties.The seal and tension spring assembly remained inside the loading device.The seal and tension spring assembly was removed from the loading device with no physical or visual difficulties.The seal and tension spring assembly was observed to be intact, with no cracks or delamination observed on the seal.Measurements were taken of the delivery device, the inner diameter was measured at 0.196 inches, the outer diameter was measured at 0.221 inches.The length of the delivery tube was measured at 2.47 inches.The measurement values recorded for the delivery tube were within the tolerance specifications.Based on the returned condition of the device, the reported failure "fitting problem" was confirmed.
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