| Model Number |
TCN-10 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Material Discolored (1170); Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
09/14/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Expiration date: na, model #: tcn-10, lot #: 042915, description: nitinol tc electrode, 100 mm total quantity: 2.
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Event or Problem Description
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Device evaluation performed on the returned electrodes found that the epoxy has a chip out and discoloration.The color of newly cured epoxy is amber, light brown.If the epoxy is subjected to too many autoclave cycles it becomes brittle and discolored.
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