CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY CGA, SUREFIT GROUND PAD WITH 10FT CABEL, 100/CASE; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
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Catalog Number 410-2000 |
Device Problem
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/19/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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The sales representative reported on behalf of the customer that the 410-2000, cga, surefit ground pad with 10ft cable, 100/case, was being used during an unknown procedure on (b)(6)2022 when it was reported, ¿grounding pads not sticking to patient.¿.There was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient or user.The procedure was completed as planned without any delay.Further assessment questioning found that when the reporter was asked what skin prep was used prior to placement of the device that it is unknown if the facility has any type of protocol for skin preparation prior to pad application.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is not expected to be returned for evaluation and review.However, the complaint investigation is not complete at this time.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the complaint investigation.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
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Event Description
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The sales representative reported on behalf of the customer that the 410-2000, cga, surefit ground pad with 10ft cabel, 100/case, was being used during an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2022 when it was reported, ¿grounding pads not sticking to patient.¿.There was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient or user.The procedure was completed as planned without any delay.Further assessment questioning found that when the reporter was asked what skin prep was used prior to placement of the device that it is unknown if the facility has any type of protocol for skin preparation prior to pad application.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is not being returned and no photographic evidence was provided.Therefore, a device malfunction cannot be verified.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have not been reviewed because the lot number of the device is not known.The lot history review has not be conducted because the lot number of the device is not known.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of 62 complaints, regarding 506 devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame 11,265,600 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 0.00004.Per the instructions for use, the user is advised to prepare the skin at the application site according to facility protocol.If no protocol exists, clip excess hair at application site, clean and disinfect area to remove oils, lotions, etc., and allow to dry thoroughly.Do not open package until ready to apply pad to skin.Inspect the pad and cable.Do not use if product is expired or apparently damaged.Check expiration date on package.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
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