| Catalog Number |
H965914081 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
06/21/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It has been indicated that the inflation device from the reported event will be returned to angiodynamics, but it has not yet arrived.As this is a purchased component, upon receipt angiodynamics will forward the device to the manufacturer, atrion medical products, along with a supplier corrective action request (scar).Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported, once the inflation device from a procedure kit was filled with contrast, a hair was noted to be "wedged in the plunger" of the device (i.E., in the fluid path).The equipment was removed from the table and was not used for the procedure.It has been indicated that the inflation device will be returned to angiodynamics.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A review of the device history records was performed for the indicated packaging and component lots for any deviations related to the reported defect of the complaint.The review confirms that the lots met all material, assembly and performance specifications.The october 2017 angiodynamics complaint report was reviewed for the namic inflation device product family and the failure mode "foreign matter in fluid path." no adverse trend was identified.Although no sample was returned for evaluation, angiodynamics notified the inflation device supplier, atrion medical of the event via a supplier corrective action request (scar).Atrion's response indicated that their review of the device history record for the indicated lot revealed that everything met the acceptance criteria.As the device was not returned, a functional inspection could not be conducted."all devices are manufactured in a controlled environment that meets class 8 requirements for particulate levels with all personnel required to wear double hairnets, clean room coveralls, and gloves.Therefore, this complaint is not confirmed as manufacturing-related." this event is considered to be an isolated occurrence and no corrective action is required.(b)(4).
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