| Model Number |
68HP-750 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
12/01/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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Healthcare professional reported left side deflation.Device remains implanted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Initial reporter name and address: (b)(6).A review of the device history record has been initiated.If any new, changed or corrected information is noted, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.Further information from the reporter regarding event, product, or patient details has been requested.No additional information is available at this time.The reason for reoperation is: "deflation.".
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Event or Problem Description
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Device has been explanted and replaced.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: visual analysis of the returned device identified: an opening on anterior, white particles in shell, crease flat, and wear abrasion.Leak test and microscopic analysis was performed which identified: a sharp opening on valve bond edge, a striated opening on posterior, and observed void >1 mm in non-textured, valve-to shell-bond area.The fill test inspection was performed, the result is no blockage.Based on the device analysis the final assessment is: a sharp opening on valve bond edge assessed as an unidentified (tear) opening.A striated opening on posterior assessed as surgical damage.
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Event or Problem Description
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Device has been explanted and replaced.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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