| Model Number |
CTB73 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment Of Device Component (1104)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
03/25/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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No product is being returned for evaluation but lot # is provided.A device history report is to be reviewed by engineering.A follow up report will be sent once the results have been analyzed.In accordance to 21 cfr 803.56, if we obtain additional information, which was not known or was not available when the initial report was submitted, then the supplemental report will be submitted to the fda.
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Event or Problem Description
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Procedure performed unknown - "the upper part of the device (white) got disassembled from its support without any possibility to set it back in plac.Loss of pneumoperitoneum.Trocar unusable." patient status - unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The event product was not returned to applied medical for evaluation.This is consistent with the initial intake of the complaint which detailed that the product would not be returned.In the absence of the subject device, it is difficult to determine the root cause of the event.A review of the manufacturing records indicates this lot passed all manufacturing and quality inspections.During the manufacturing process, all trocars are thoroughly inspected for functionality and performance prior to packaging.Although the root cause could not be determined, applied medical has opened a corrective and preventative action (capa) to further elevate and track this investigation and implement appropriate corrective actions to mitigate this type of event.In accordance with 21 cfr 803.56, if additional information is obtained which was not known or was not available when this report was submitted, then a supplemental report will be submitted to the fda.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information received via email from team member on april 26, 2016: the entire seal housing detached.No pictures are available of the event device.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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