| Catalog Number |
8065751468 |
| 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 |
12/16/2024
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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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A nurse reported that the vit probe had no cutting and no aspiration, and it was suspected there was air leakage at the interface between the lines and the handle during vitrectomy surgery.The surgery was completed after replacing the probe with another one.There was no patient impact.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information provided in h.6.And h.11.A sample was not received at the manufacturing site for evaluation for the report; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot numbers, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.The picture attached was reviewed by the manufacturing site.Pictures show reported product lot number on tray and probe tubing.Reported issue cannot be confirmed from pictures.A sample was not received at the manufacturing site and the device history record review of the lot number provided indicated the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptable criteria, therefore; the root cause for the customer complaint issue cannot be determined.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.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 additional action is required at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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