MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLC VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2

Device Problem Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/01/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The hospital reported that during an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure using vasoview hemopro 2.The harvester was using the hemopro 2 device to harvest the radial artery.After the dissection process was completed, the harvester prepared to use the hemopro 2 device to ligate branches.However, when the harvester attempted to ligate the first branch, there was no electrical energy so the device did not activate.The generator was inspected to make sure it was on and the the power cords were replaced.Unfortunately, the device still did not work.No injury occurred due to the defect.Therefore, the defective device was removed from the surgical field and a new device, with a different lot number, was opened onto the surgical field.This new device worked with no issues and the case was finished with no complications.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Event Description

N/a.

Manufacturer Narrative

Trackwise # (b)(4) updated section: b4, g4, g7, h2, h3, h6, h10 the device was returned to the factory for evaluation on 12/15/2022.An investigation was conducted on 12/27/2022.A visual inspection was conducted.Signs of clinical use and evidence of blood were observed on the device.Charred material was also observed between the jaws.The heater wire and clear silicone insulation of the jaws were observed to be intact with no visual defects observed.An electrical evaluation was conducted.A pre-cautery test was performed per the instruction for use (ifu) with a reference cable, adapter, and reference power supply vh-3010 at level 3.0.The device passed the pre-cautery test.It produced visible steam and heat during ten (10) 3-second activations and shut off when the toggle was released with no excessive smoke observed.A tone was audible from the power supply upon activation.To evaluate the safety shut down system, a polyfuse activation test was performed 5 times over 10 minutes.The device shut off after the period of sustained activation and reactivated after the 10-second cooling period with no incident each time.He jaws were gently cleaned of debris and char with a saline and gauze pad as indicated in the direction for use (cv000008979).An activation and transection capability test was performed over four (4) repetitions using "max life test method stm2048073 rev aa.The device successfully transected tissue four (4) times.A temperature and resistance test was conducted to evaluate the device function per hemopro 2 final test 90523436 rev w.The resistance value was measured at.69 ohms which is within specification.The device passed the temperature measurements test.The displayed temperature increased and turned green within the 2 second specified timeframe.The displayed temperature decreased once the toggle swivel was released.Based on the returned condition of the device, the reported failure "electrical /electronic property problem" was not confirmed.The lot # 3000271983 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.

• Brand Name: VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLC; 45 barbour pond drive; wayne NJ
• Manufacturer (Section G): MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLC; 45 barbour pond drive; wayne NJ
• Manufacturer Contact: arelean guzman ; 45 barbour pond drive; wayne, NJ
• MDR Report Key: 16024569
• MDR Text Key: 308230185
• Report Number: 2242352-2022-01027
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K101274
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/10/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2
• Device Catalogue Number: C-VH-4000
• Device Lot Number: 3000271983
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/15/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/07/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1