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Model Number IPN915189 |
Device Problem
Material Separation (1562)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/12/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn#: (b)(4).The device has not been returned for investigation.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend related events.
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Event Description
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The jaws were found broken during a pretest before use.Also, the pivot pin was detached.The applier were purchased by the hospital within 1 year.
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Event Description
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The jaws were found broken during a pretest before use.Also, the pivot pin was detached.The applier were purchased by the hospital within 1 year.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The dhr for the returned instrument was reviewed and found completely without any irregularities.This instrument was produced at the tecomet, inc.Kenosha wi facility as part of a (b)(4) pc.Lot in june of 2020.Evaluation of the returned instrument shows that the tips are bent to one side and loose and misaligned, (pie's attached) and the jaw pivot pin is pushed thru one side of the damaged/bent outer tube assembly.We are able to validate this complaint.After the initial evaluation this instrument was dis-assembled in order to evaluate its internal components and it was found that the inner drive rod (n00185) is bent/damaged, and its bosses are both damaged where they engage the jaws.We are unable to determine how the drive rod (n00185) became bent/damaged and for the drive rod bosses to become damaged and for the jaws to become loose and misaligned and for the jaw pivot pin to be pushed thru one side of the outer tube assembly but mishandling at the end user's facility is suspected.All (b)(4) instruments from this lot were 100% visually inspected and function tested prior to shipment to the customer as this is a standardized procedure at this facility for this product line.Due to these findings, no further actions will be taken in response to this complaint and this record will be deemed closed.
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