Catalog Number C-VH-3000 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
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Event Date 01/24/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).A lot history record review was completed for the reported product lot number.There was no nonconformance recorded in the lot history.The device has been returned to the factory and is being evaluated.A supplemental report will be submitted when the evaluation is completed.
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Event Description
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The hospital reported that during an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure, vasoview hemopro cautery in the evh set malfunctioned.The metal part raised the bottom ledge and did not work anymore.A replacement device was used to complete the procedure.The hospital did not report any patient effects.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).(b)(4).The device was returned to the factory for evaluation.Signs of blood and clinical use were observed.The heater wire was flexed away from the hot jaw but remained attached at the base and the tip of the jaw.Slight amount of charred tissue was observed on the hot jaw.No other visual defects were observed.The device was evaluated for electrical/cautery function.A pre-cautery test was performed per the instruction for use (ifu) with a reference cable and reference power supply vh-3010 at level 2.5.The device passed the pre-cautery test; it produced visible steam during several activations over a period of 10 minutes and shut off when the toggle was released.The pre-cautery test was repeated 10 times while the cable connections were manipulated with no observed failure.An activation and transection capability test was performed over ten (10) repetitions using max life test method.The device activated and transected tissue ten (ten) times with no cautery failure observed.The handle was opened to evaluate the internal components.No visible defects were observed to the toggle.The switch was examined under microscopy.No residue or contamination was seen on the switch.We were unable to observe any electrical issues or failure to energize for the complaint unit during our testing.Based on the return condition of the device and the evaluation results, the reported complaint is not confirmed for "failure to cut" but is confirmed for the failure mode "bent wire".
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Event Description
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The hospital reported that during an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure, vasoview hemopro cautery in the evh set malfunctioned.The metal part raised the bottom ledge and did not work anymore.A replacement device was used to complete the procedure.The hospital did not report any patient effects.
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