| Model Number |
G8650 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment Of Device Component (1104)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
07/04/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The incident device is anticipated to return.A follow-up report will be provided upon completion of the investigation.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.There is no report of serious injury or death associated with this event.
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Event or Problem Description
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Procedure performed: unknown.Event description: (on (b)(6) 2016).During a surgery, tried to attach an insert to a clamp to block the ascending aorta, the insert fell off from the clamp.The insert was removed and another pack of insert was attached.However, the second pair of insert was not attached to and fell off again.Another pack of insert was used for the third try.The third pair of insert was successfully attached.There was no big impact to the surgery.No health damage has been reported with the patient.The hospital experienced the same event before.The customer recognized that there is a quality irregularity of the lot-to-lot variation of this product.Comments from cosmotec; two (2) units of insert were returned from the customer.We confirmed the devices and found that some of the attachment buttons were shaved.The samples will be returned to applied medical.Please investigate the possible root cause." type of intervention: "unknown." patient status: "no health damage has been reported with the patient.".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation summary: the event unit was returned for evaluation.Upon visual inspection, engineering determined that the male attachment features (buttons) of the insert were damaged, which would affect the unit's ability to attach to the clamp.It is likely that the root cause of the event was improper technique during installation of the insert, as this can cause damage to the attachment features of the insert and make it unable to remain attached to the clamp.The instructions for use (ifu) states, "to place inserts, open the clamp to spread both clamp jaws.Place the button located on the proximal end of the insert into the mounting hole.Snap the other button into the clamp by pressing forward and down on the insert with firm hand pressure.Do not press down directly on this button." applied medical will continue to monitor its vigilance system for trends and take appropriate actions as necessary to ensure the performance and safety of its products.
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