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IAS12-120LPI |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/12/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported device is being returned to conmed for evaluation.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the device evaluation and complaint investigation.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.Device not yet received.
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Event or Problem Description
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The sales representative reported on behalf of the customer that the device, ias12-120lpi, airseal 12/120mm lpi port was being used during an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2022 when it was reported ¿seal from sound cap broke off and fell inside patient when grasper was used¿.There was no injury or impact to the patient or user.After further assessment it was found that the fragments were retrieved with a grasper.The procedure was completed with a 5 minute delay.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
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Event or Problem Description
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The sales representative reported on behalf of the customer that the device, ias12-120lpi, airseal 12/120mm lpi port was being used during an unknown procedure on 12dec22 when it was reported ¿seal from sound cap broke off and fell inside patient when grasper was used¿.There was no injury or impact to the patient or user.After further assessment it was found that the fragments were retrieved with a grasper.The procedure was completed with a 5 minute delay.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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To date the device has not been received for evaluation; and no photographic evidence has been provided.Therefore a device malfunction cannot be verified.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.This is the only complaint for this lot number and failure mode within the past two years.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of (b)(4) 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: if using the optional sound cap (8 mm, 12 mm):- inspect sound cap foam and seal prior to use.- use caution when inserting a sharp or large device through the blue sound cap seal.- inspect the sound cap after use for physical damage of any kind.Use extreme caution during airseal access port insertion.Improper use of this product can result in life-threatening injury to internal organs and vessels.Do not use excessive downward force.Ensure that the access port is properly inserted.Do not remove obturator from cannula at this time.Note: if using the blunt tip access port, the spring anchor should be secured down to the patient¿s abdomen with suture, in the usual manner.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
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