Model Number 52969 |
Device Problem
Loss of Power (1475)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 08/17/2015 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Coopersurgical inc.Is currently investigating the reported complaint condition.The device involved in the complaint was returned by the customer for evaluation.Once the investigation is completed a follow-up report will be filed.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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(b)(4).Per repair authorization form: "stops working in the middle of procedure turns off, (cutting current stops without warning)." "was there patient injury" - "no." (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).*investigation: initiated manufacturer's investigation, no sample returned, review dhr, x-inspect returned samples, inspect stock product.*analysis and findings: a review of the 2 yr complaint history reveals similar issues.This unit was manufactured in 2006.A review of the dhr is not available and not expected to add any more useful information to this investigation.Service and repair confirmed the foot pedal was not properly functioning.The foot pedal is used to activate the device.If not functioning the power to the unit will not flow and it will not cut.The unit is obtained from (b)(4), and integrated with csi products with minor adjustments that does not involve modifications to the internal board.The foot pedal has been known to fail due to a few reasons.The most common is the diaphragm which acts as the mechanism to make contact (for electrical current) to supply power to the unit.Air displacement pushes on a piston via the diaphragm into a switch to turn the power on.The foot pedal creates the air displacement to the pneumatic switch mechanism located in the housing of the unit.The diaphragm breaks down just enough to lose its seal and cannot function properly.The diaphragm material has been described as a rubber, possibly a latex.Given the appearance of a bad diaphragm it appears to have been exposed to excessive stimuli.Materials like latex are flexible hence the use in this application but its elastic properties can alter over time.The root cause for this complaint condition is component related to the diaphragm and wear and tear.*correction and/or corrective action: the unit was repaired and the power output was adjusted within specifications at a charge.The diaphragm issue is being investigated by sustaining engineering to address the issue with corrective actions.This is not an assembly issue.Complaints will be continuously monitored to determine if there is any new trend for this complaint condition.
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Event Description
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(b)(4).Per repair authorization form: "stops working in the middle of procedure turns off, (cutting current stops without warning)." "was there patient injury:" - "no" (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Please find attached the leep 1000 final mdr submission package , regarding all initial mdr's, and retro review initial mdr's filed for reports of intermittent function during use.The documents included in this package are as follows: leep system investigation summary.Leep 1000 tech bulletin cover letter.Tech service bulletin 12151.Project #1676 - leep system 1000 root cause.This concludes coopersurgical' s root cause investigation.Coopersurgical, inc.Will continue to monitor the complaint condition for tending and safety.
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Event Description
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Review of repair order log (b)(4).Per repair authorization form: "stops working in the middle of procedure turns off, (cutting current stops without warning)." "was there patient injury?" - "no." (b)(4).
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