| Catalog Number |
EIC7071-01 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Arcing (2583); Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/19/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.Visual inspection observed the returned instrument shows no manufacturing abnormalities.Fluid is in the fluid line.The electrode has been used.Bio debris is present.The wand is bent, deformed, and broken.Product was out of the original packaging.No packaging returned.A functional evaluation showed the opened device was tested and plugged into the controller and registered settings (7,3).Coagulation and plasma were generated at the tip.There was intermittent arcing where the wand is broken.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found no similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: (1) hitting the device tip against a hard surface.(2) using the device as a lever to enlarge surgical site.(3) mechanical displacement of tissue through applied force.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the procise mini wand was bent, deformed, and broken leading to intermittent arcing in the broken part.The deficiency was observed while performing the investigation for the device; therefore, there was no patient involvement.
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