CONMED UTICA STEALTH 32 LHOOK LAP ELEC PKG; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
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Model Number 60-5274-132 |
Device Problems
Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008); Excessive Heating (4030)
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Patient Problem
Burn(s) (1757)
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Event Date 07/15/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Conmed japan reported on behalf of their customer that during an unknown surgery on (b)(6) 2022 it was reported that the ¿60-5274-132 stealth 32 lhook lap elec was not energized from the electrode part, but is energized from the outer cylinder, which is an intermediate route.¿ it was confirmed by the facility that there was a crack on the cannula.The procedure was completed using an alternate same device.Further assessment found the position where energization occurred is unknown."however, during the operation, the tip of the shaft will only enter the body about 2 to 3 centimeters.In addition, part of the liver turned white during the operation, so there is doubt that the liver was mistakenly burnt".It was judged by the facility that is where the device energized."no special treatment was given to the damaged liver.¿ this report is being raised on the basis of injury due to a burn to the liver.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Received one 60-5274-132 in opened original packaging.Lot number was verified.Performed a visual inspection, there is a small surface scratch about 10cm up the shaft of the device.The scratch does not go all the way through the shaft.Performed a functional inspection using the fluke (c5673), the device has continuity.Measurements were taken and the device is in specifications.The electrode deploys and retracts as intended.The evaluation of the device did not confirm a product deficiency.Photographic evidence of the burnt or damaged liver was not provided.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.A two-year lot history review was conducted and found no other similar events reported for this lot number.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of 4 complaints, regarding 4 devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame 217,230 devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.Should all the complaint devices have been found confirmed for this reported failure, the rate of failure would be 0.00002.Per the instructions for use, the user is advised that misuse of this or any other electrosurgical device can result in a patient injury.Read and become familiar with all instructions and directions before using this device.Do not use these or any electrosurgical instrument with a cable that does not make good, secure contact with the electrosurgical adaptor of the instrument or the electrosurgical generator.Examine this device prior to use for damage.Do not use if damage is found.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
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