| Model Number |
VAC-6000M |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
03/23/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The complaint is not confirmed.No product evaluation could be performed because the device was not returned and no photos were provided.A dhr review was performed and no deviations or ncrs were found to be initiated for lot# 221542.Risk assessment per fmea risk-0029 rev.02, the complaint may be associated with the following potential failure mode: potential failure mode: user creates vacuum but fails to exclude any maternal tissue potential effects: failure to exclude any maternal tissue causes air/vacuum leak harm 1: delayed procedure severity: 1 potential cause: lack of attention, not qualified personnel probability of occurrence: 1 risk is considered "acceptable" harm 2: delayed procedure with fetal distress severity: 4 potential cause: lack of attention, not qualified personnel probability of occurrence: 1 risk is considered "monitor" no root cause can be determined because the complaint is not confirmed.
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Event or Problem Description
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In the customer words: "the physician was attempting to carry out a vacuum delivery of a baby.The kiwi omni cup, failed to maintain pressure.Physician used three ( two of one lot and one of another), all giving same malfunction.Once the device was pumped up to a pressure, the pressure gauge released and there was a loss of pressure, causing the traction to be ineffective in helping baby's birth.Device has been replaced with new lot numbered devices.Mom was stable but baby apgar 2 and baby needed resus.".
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