| Catalog Number |
8065751196 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Cut (2587); Suction Failure (4039)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/08/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 or Problem Description
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A nurse reported that the vitrectomy probe had no cutting performance and no aspiration before vitrectomy surgery.The surgery was completed after replacing the product with another one.There was no patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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One opened probe was received, with a tip protector, in a tray.The sample was visually inspected and found to be conforming.The sample was then functionally tested for actuation, aspiration and cut.The sample was found to be conforming for all functional tests.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.The returned sample was found to be conforming, therefore cut and aspiration failures as described in the complaint was not confirmed and a root cause cannot be determined for the complaint as described by the customer.No action was taken as the returned probe was manufactured to specifications.All probes are 100% visually inspected and tested for actuation, aspiration, and cut during manufacturing.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No further actions are required.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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