| Model Number |
FPRPR3560 |
| 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 |
05/20/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a renal cryoablation procedure, the doctor noticed that insulation on an icesphere failed.The patient's skin was covered with gel to prevent any injury.There was no patient injury reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The needle was returned for investigation.The manufacturing records were reviewed and no related deviation or concerns were found.The reported frost on the needle shaft was confirmed as the needle failed investigative testing.The needle was disassembled and inspected.No visible soldering gaps or voids were found.Microscopic inspection of the vacuum sleeve was conducted and soldering flux residuals were identified on the external surface of the vacuum sleeve.A bubble test of the vacuum sleeve was conducted and no leak was identified.Based on the investigation results, the customer complaint was verified and the root cause was determined to be a component failure.No relationship was identified between the needle assembly processes and the vacuum loss phenomena.The treatment was completed with no injury to the patient as the physician used gel to protect the patient's skin.
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