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PLP2020 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Remains Activated (1525)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported that the device, plp2020, plumepen elite surgical smoke evac pencil, 10ft tubing, qty20 , during a non-surgical incident was found as, ¿button got stuck would not release.¿.There was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient.This report is being raised due to the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is not expected to be returned for evaluation and review.However, the complaint investigation is not complete at this time.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the complaint investigation.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported that the device, plp2020, plumepen elite surgical smoke evac pencil, 10 ft tubing, qty (b)(4), during a non-surgical incident was found as, "button got stuck would not release." there was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient.This report is being raised due to the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device will not be returned, and no photographic evidence was 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.(b)(4).Per the instructions for use, the user is advised the following: inspect instruments and cables for damage prior to each use, especially the insulation of laparoscopic/endoscopic instruments.This may be done visually under magnification or with a high voltage insulation testing device.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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