| Model Number |
ZIT-520-5 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Integrity Problem (2978); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/02/2024
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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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It was reported by the customer that: we are experience problem with 500 ml bags this is from different orders but same problem splitting on the side of glue/welding is very dangers because is happening during procedure.This occurred with the same product code on 5 different devices from the same lot.Therefore, 5 separate mdr reports will be submitted regarding these incidents.This is the first of the five: mdr numbers will include 3000219639-2025-00008, 3000219639-2025-00009, 3000219639-2025- 00007, 3000219639-2025-00010.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: 4756 (appropriate impact term/code not available): pressure infusor.The product involved in the report has not been returned.A review of the device history record is in-progress.All information reasonably known as of 23 jan 2025 has been included in the health authority report.Should additional information be obtained a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by airlife.Represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to airlife.Airlife has no independent knowledge of the event reported but is relaying the information that was provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the airlife complaint database and is identified as complaint - (b)(4).This information is submitted pursuant to 21cfr803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that a airlife product is defective or causes serious injury.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the customer that: we are experience problem with 500 ml bags this is from different orders but same problem splitting on the side of glue/welding is very dangers because is happening during procedure.This occurred with the same product code on 5 different devices from the same lot.Therefore, 5 separate mdr reports will be submitted regarding these incidents.This is the first of the five: mdr numbers will include 3000219639-2025-00008, 3000219639-2025-00009, 3000219639-2025- 00007, 3000219639-2025-00010.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: 4756 (appropriate impact term/code not available): pressure infusor.The product involved in the report has not been returned.A review of the device history record is in-progress.All information reasonably known as of 23 jan 2025 has been included in the health authority report.Should additional information be obtained a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by airlife.Represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to airlife.Airlife has no independent knowledge of the event reported but is relaying the information that was provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the airlife complaint database and is identified as complaint - (b)(4).This information is submitted pursuant to 21cfr803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that a airlife product is defective or causes serious injury.The complaint reported an issue where "while a 500ml saline solution was set and pressurized up to 300mmhg for use, the sleeve part suddenly ruptured.The connection between the sleeve part and the airbag part was severely torn." an investigation confirmed that no patients were affected; however, the issue did occur during patient use.The supplier's investigation verified that the sleeve separation led to splitting.According to the supplier's findings, the root cause was the absence of defined specifications for peel strength and heat-sealing strength, resulting in these properties being weaker in the first lot (22051413) compared to others.A risk assessment was performed, and the ultimate risk was determined to be low which does not require reporting to the capa review board.There were seven complaints reported for part number zit-520 for "falling apart/adhesive failure." there were thirty-two complaints reported for part number zit-520-5 during the same timeframe related to different failure mode.A resolution letter was sent to the customer.We will continue to monitor trends during our periodic complaint review meetings.
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