| Model Number |
420230-11 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/25/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Based on the claim against the product by the customer noting clip application failure, an investigation is in progress to determine the cause of this reported event.The large hem-o-lok clip applier instrument has not yet been returned to isi for evaluation.Therefore, the root cause of the customer reported failure mode cannot yet be determined.A follow-up mdr will be submitted if the instrument is returned (post engineering evaluation) or if additional information is received.Additional information is being gathered to determine the contribution of the device to the customer reported issue.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a da vinci-assisted surgical procedure, the large hem-o-lok clip applier instrument had a poor clip closure.The procedure was completed with a delay of less than 15 minutes and no patient injury.Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) contacted the site and obtained the following additional information regarding this event: the surgeon could not apply the clip when the instrument was in the patient.No further details were provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) did receive a da vinci product to perform failure analysis.The large hem-o-lok clip applier instrument was analyzed, which did not replicate or confirm the customer reported event.The instrument was placed and driven on an in-house system.The instrument passed the recognition and engagement tests.The instrument moved intuitively with full range of motion in all directions.The grips opened and closed properly.The clip test was performed twice and passed.The instrument was fully functional.No product issue was identified.Also, the instrument was visually inspected and evaluated for its mechanical characteristics.The failure analysis investigations and in-house testing of the returned instrument revealed no issues related to the customer reported issue.
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Event or Problem Description
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Refer to h10/h11 for follow-up information.
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