| Model Number |
16811-DS |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Defective Component (2292); Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Laceration(s) (1946)
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| Date of Event |
09/28/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Review of the returned samples indicated the metal end of the thermometer was slightly oversize.This had resulted in the slight burrs when assembled, which translated into the reported rough edge.Review of incoming records for the metal edge indicated that all inspected materials were within specification.Inspection of (b)(4) pieces of samples from the existing material lot# 20161020 were conducted without finding any non conformances.A review of the device history record for the reported lot number 59776004160146-sh showed no incidents. the problem was immediately reported to the responsible supplier.Process improvements include tightening current incoming inspections and adding additional inspections.Sop's have been updated and training has been provided to all related operators and inspectors.From the investigation, the root cause was due to isolated incident of metal tip oversize.This was a problem that originated from the tip supplier.
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Event or Problem Description
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Tip cut infant when used.
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