An internal complaint (call (b)(4) was received regarding two set up packs (finished good 89-6506, lot number 42690687) that contained four gowns with holes in the cuffs.Representative samples were returned for evaluation.The actual defective sample was not available.The work order was reviewed for possible discrepancies that may have contributed to the reported issue.No discrepancies were found.The bill of materials (bom) for the finished good tray was reviewed.It identified that two gowns are contained within the finished good: (b)(4) number (b)(4) (gown surgical extra large) and raw material number (b)(4) (gown surgical large).Lot mapping confirmed that both raw materials are supplied by halyard health.A supplier corrective action report (scar) has been issued to halyard health.A response has not been received at the time of this report.The scar and supplier notification letter (snl) logs for 2014 to present were reviewed for similar complaints.The investigation is ongoing at this time.When new and critical information is received, this report will be updated.
|
Root cause: the gowns contained within the finished good kit were supplied to deroyal by halyard health.Therefore, a supplier corrective action request (scar) was issued to halyard.In its response, halyard stated the root cause is unknown due to the absence of defective samples for evaluation.A potential root cause of use error was identified.Corrective action: in its scar response, halyard identified the following corrective actions for tear/cut/hole incidents in gowns: verification of work station structure conditions; verification of procedures and work instructions; and training all involved personnel on cutting and sub-assembly procedures.Investigation summary an internal complaint (b)(4) was received regarding two set up packs (finished good 89-6506, lot number 42690687) that contained four gowns with holes in the cuffs.Representative samples were returned for evaluation.The actual defective sample was not available.During evaluation of these representative samples, no holes, cuts, or tears in the cuffs were identified.The work order was reviewed for possible discrepancies that may have contributed to the reported issue.No discrepancies were found.The bill of materials (bom) for the finished good tray was reviewed.It identified that two gowns are contained within the finished good: raw material (b)(4) (gown surgical extra large) and raw material number (b)(4) (gown surgical large).Lot mapping confirmed that both raw materials are supplied by halyard health.Follow-up was conducted to inquire in which of the two gowns the reported issue occurred.Follow-up communication indicated the reported issue occurred in both gowns.A scar was issued to halyard health and a response was received november 29, 2016.Preventive action: in its scar response, halyard identified the following preventive actions for tear/cut/hole incidents in gowns: maintenance procedure evaluation and training all involved personnel on structure maintenance procedure.The investigation is complete at this time.If new and critical information becomes available, this report will be updated.
|