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VTP-2201 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Abscess (1690)
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| Date of Event |
08/03/2023
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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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Investigation into this feedback included 1) a review of the feedback details, 2) a review of the device lot history record, 3) a review of the complaint database, 4) communication with the surgeon and distributor, and 5) a review of the ifu.No anomalies were found, the root cause of the infection is unlikely related to versawrap.
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Event or Problem Description
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On (b)(6) 2023, using a da vinci system, a peritonectomy was performed.Versawrap was applied to the raw surfaces where the peritoneum was removed.Amniofix (mimedx) was also used in the procedure.Two (2) weeks postoperative the patient presented with pain.Mri identified a 30 cm abscess in the lower left pelvis.Culture was negative.The patient was drained, requiring a one-week stay in the hospital.The patient was treated with iv antibiotics and prescribed a 6 week treatment of antibiotics.A review of the device lot history records indicated the device was manufactured to specifications.The device is provided to the end user as a sterile device.The device would not cause an infection.Alafair biosciences has a validated sterilization cycle with a sterility assurance level of (sal) 10^-6.The validated sterility cycle and all parameters of all devices are verified prior to release for distribution.The root cause of the presence of a pelvic abscess is inconclusive.In a subsequent conversation with the surgeon, the surgeon indicated that the patient is doing well and improving; as of (b)(6) 2023 the patient has one week remaining of a 6-week course of antibiotics.
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