Catalog Number 21-7231-24 |
Device Problem
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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Patient Problem
Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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Event Date 04/21/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Ten devices were returned for evaluation in unused condition.
Visual inspection of the devices found no anomalies.
Functional testing involved simulation testing and did not detect detachment or cannula removal issues.
A review of the testing and inspection documents was performed and deemed adequate and correct.
A review of the manufacturing process was performed on a similar part and found no discrepancies.
Three devices from the manufacturing line were functionally tested and detected no detachment or cannula removal issues.
Based on the evidence, a root cause was unable to be determined.
No fault was found with the devices.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Customer has not returned the device to the manufacturer for device evaluation.
If the device becomes available and is returned and evaluated, the manufacturer will file a follow-up report detailing the results of the evaluation.
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Event Description
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It was reported that while removing a cleo® 90 infusion set, the patient noticed most of the plastic cannula was no longer attached to the set.
The patient believes the cannula is still in the skin at the infusion site.
The infusion site was placed on the abdomen.
No permanent injury was reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is currently being evaluated; smiths medical will file a follow-up report detailing the results of the evaluation once it is completed.
Device evaluation in progress.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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