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 05/23/2022 |
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 preparation for a coronary artery bypass procedure using hst iii system (3.8mm).Upon set up of heartstring device, the string did not fold correctly into the tube.The product failed to load correctly, could not be inserted into the deployment tube.A replacement device was used to complete the procedure.There was no harm to the patient.
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Event Description
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The hospital reported that during preparation for a coronary artery bypass procedure using hst iii system (3.8mm).Upon set up of heartstring device, the string did not fold correctly into the tube.The product failed to load correctly, could not be inserted into the deployment tube.A replacement device was used to complete the procedure.There was no harm to the patient, as there was no patient involvement.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Trackwise#: (b)(4).Corrected section: h6--replaced 2199 with 2645 as there was no patient involvement the device was returned to the factory for evaluation on 05/31/2022.An investigation was conducted on 06/20/2022.A visual inspection was conducted.Signs of clinical use and slight evidence of blood was observed on the loading device.The delivery device was returned inside the loading device with the white plunger not depressed and the blue safety on, which prevents the white plunger from being depressed.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.There were no visual defects, cracks or delamination observed on the seal.Measurements of the delivery device were taken; the inner diameter was measured at 0.196 inches, the outer diameter was measured at 0.218inches (rm2036883).The length of the delivery tube was measured at 2.50 inches (mcv00004217).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.The lot # 25163526 history record review was completed.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 batch manufacturing process and the reported failure.
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