| Model Number |
139112EXT |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Received two 139112ext in original packaging.Lot number was verified.Performed a visual inspection, there were no obvious signs of abnormalities or defects.Performed a functional inspection, the devices were dye leak tested per tm-10-217 rev.F which indicated that the packaging had an insufficient heat seal on one of the packages.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 89 reports, regarding (b)(4) devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame (b)(4) 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 (b)(4).Per the instructions for use, the user is advised the following: these devices should be inspected before and after each use.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
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Event or Problem Description
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During incoming inspection, the distributor rejected this device,139112ext, for an insufficient heatseal.There was no contact with the patient as this was found during incoming inspection.This will be reported as a malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
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