| Model Number |
72404292 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Material Puncture/Hole (1504); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/29/2024
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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 the patient went to the clinic because this inflatable penile prosthesis (ipp) was not working properly.Two weeks later, a surgical procedure was performed, during which a crack in the pump connecting tube was identified.The pump and one reservoir were replaced.There were no patient complications reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon receipt at our quality assurance laboratory, this inflatable penile prosthesis (ipp) underwent a thorough analysis.The pump was microscopically inspected, leak and functionally tested.Microscope examination revealed that the pump kink resistant tubing (krt) were worn to the filament.The pump passed the leakage test.The pump failed the functional test.Based on the information available and analysis results, the allegation of mechanical issue was most likely determined to be the pump failure in the functional test; therefore, a conclusion code of cause traced to component failure was assigned to this investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient went to the clinic because this inflatable penile prosthesis (ipp) was not working properly.Two weeks later, a surgical procedure was performed, during which a crack in the pump connecting tube was identified.The pump and one reservoir were replaced.There were no patient complications reported.
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