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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
09/15/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported the biopsy needle caught the mandrel at the time of puncture.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: product code: mjg.Common name: device, percutaneous, biopsy.(b)(4).Corrected data: initial aware date is 10/26/2016.A review of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawing, manufacturing instruction, quality control, and specifications was completed during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore no physical examination could be performed.However, a document-based investigation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the finished product was not made to specifications.Review of the device history record of the finished product shows no nonconforming events that would contribute to this failure mode.There were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided, no product returned, and the results of our investigation; a definitive root cause could not be determined.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Monitoring will continue to be performed for similar complaints.
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Event or Problem Description
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An international customer reported that during an external percutaneous biliary drainage, the biopsy needle caught the mandrel at the time of puncture.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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