| Catalog Number |
0279351653 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/01/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that parts of the tip were coming off the probe and left in the patient.Some pieces of debris were able to be removed using suction, however some pieces were left in patient as they were too difficult to retrieve.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that parts of the tip were coming off the probe and left in the patient.Some pieces of debris were able to be removed using suction, however some pieces were left in patient as they were too difficult to retrieve.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: tip fragmentation.Probable root cause: non conforming component, poor assembly process, misuse.Use error.The reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.Manufacture date is not known.
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