| Catalog Number |
UL400-4 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/16/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported " during the procedure, an issue occurred in which the suture was not visible, and the needle retracted back into the device.As a result, the case was completed using a new device.There was no patient adverse event due to this issue, and the patient's condition is fine".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4) the reported complaint "an issue occurred in which the suture was not visible " was confirmed upon investigation of the returned sample.The confirmation is based on the investigation results showing that the device had a bone strike.This is a known possible outcome of the procedure and is not indicative of a device malfunction.Based on a review of the device history record (dhr), the product met specification upon release.This investigation has determined that the device encountered the following failure modes: ul - ct did not unsheathe: the capsular tab (ct) was unable to deploy due to the damaged needle interfering with ct deployment.The probable root cause of this failure mode is use error - unintentional - cannot determine.Ul - needle damaged: needle tip damage occurs when the needle strikes bone.The probable root cause of this failure mode is use error - unintentional - cannot determine.Ul - needle damage: needle broken near needle spool occurs when the needle strikes bone.The probable root cause of this failure mode is use error - unintentional - cannot determine.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for complaints of this nature.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported " during the procedure, an issue occurred in which the suture was not visible, and the needle retracted back into the device.As a result, the case was completed using a new device.There was no patient adverse event due to this issue, and the patient's condition is fine".
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