| Catalog Number |
0117010 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Shelf Life Exceeded (1567); Use of Device Problem (1670)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
08/11/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This event is confirmed as a use related error, as the device was well within the date of expiry when provided to the facility in 2012.The ifu notes that a ¿traceability label is attached to every prosthesis package which identifies the type, size, and lot number of the prosthesis.This label should be affixed to the patient¿s permanent record to clearly identify the device which was implanted.¿ note: the traceability label also includes the lot expiry date.The ifu also instructs the user to inspect the package prior to use.Remains implanted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2017 the patient was implanted with two bard soft mesh devices.As reported during the completion of the procedure and closing the patient, the nurse realized that one of the implants was past the expiration date of 12/31/2016.It was reported that the patient had received iv ancef preoperatively and an irrigation of antibiotic solution after the procedure was completed.Additionally, the patient was kept in the hospital for an overnight stay and given 2 more doses of iv antibiotics before discharge.There was no reported patient injury and the mesh remains implanted at this time.This mdr is filed as a serious injury as precautionary measures were taken by the user facility and the patient was administered additional medication and remained in the hospital overnight.
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