It has been reported that during an unspecified procedure, a portion of the micropuncture transitionless stiffened cannula access set device separated inside the patient.The separated portion was successfully retrieved with a snare.No unintended section of the device remain inside the patient¿s body.According to the initial reporter, there have been no adverse effects to the patient due to this occurrence.
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Investigation ¿ evaluation: a review of the complaint history, device history record, and quality control of the device was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record shows no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided, no product returned and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.
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