Model Number TABLETOP |
Device Problem
Gas/Air Leak (2946)
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Patient Problem
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 11/30/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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A health care professional reported that during vitreoretinal surgery, the air hose was leaking, the leak was in between inner and outer hose casing.They tried to use tape, but the leak kept moving.Physician indicated that he felt it was unsafe to continue and had stopped procedure and the surgery was completed after two days.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The company representative confirmed and replicated the reported event.The air hose was replaced to resolve the issue.The system was tested and found to meet product specifications.A non-conformance based review of the serial number was performed and did not reveal any potential contributing factors to the reported complaint.A manufacturing device history record (dhr) review was performed prior to product release to ensure that the product was manufactured in compliance with the device master record.Based on the assessment, the product met release criteria.A review for complaints reported against this serial number was performed.No similar complaints were reported for the product serial under investigation.The root cause of the reported event is attributed to nonconforming air hose.Manufacturer will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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