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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
01/03/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Method: the actual device was returned and gross visual examination and examination under magnification was performed.A review of manufacturing records and quality control records was also performed.Results: code for "none" selected as no more appropriate code was located.A tear in the circumference of the device was observed.Conclusion: breakage or damage to medical devices on implantation is a known risk of the procedure.Product labeling warns that a prosthesis that appears damaged should not be implanted.
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Event or Problem Description
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Complainant reported that they received a gluteal implant that contained bubbles.They proceeded to insert the implant into a keller funnel, and it ripped.The problem occurred before there was any patient contact, and they had a backup available so there was no impact to the patient.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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