| Model Number |
82-3114 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/28/2022
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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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A facility reported that during x-rays control on (b)(6) 2022, the hakim valve seemed to be broken and was removed on (b)(6) 2022.The valve was initially implanted in 2009.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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N/a.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The hakim valve was returned for evaluation: dhr - lot cjjb93, conformed to the specifications when released to stock failure analysis - the valve was visually inspected; the stator was dislodged a crack in the valve casing was also noted.The valve was dismantled and was examined under microscope at appropriate magnification: a crack and bump mark were noted in the valve casing, the spring was bent due to the hard knock, no corrosion was noted on the stator.The cam magnets were controlled; the magnets passed.The root cause for the issue reported by the customer is due to the valve receiving a hard knock causing a crack and bump marks in the valve casing a bent spring and dislodged stator.
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