| Model Number |
017614 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Form Staple (2579)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
03/02/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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According to the reporter, during a rectosigmoidectomy procedure, while closing the rectum, there was an incomplete staple line.The stapler was replaced to complete the case.There was no patient injury in this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: post market vigilance (pmv) led an evaluation of one device.There were no visual or functional abnormalities noted during pmv testing.The instrument was received with the pushers advanced and the handle locked.Functionally, the instrument was reloaded with staples and applied to test media.The staple line was properly formed, and the jaw properly clamped and unclamped when the approximating lever was operated.Records from each manufacturing lot are thoroughly reviewed to ensure that products are released meeting all quality release specifications at the time of manufacture.The investigation concluded there were no abnormalities that would have caused or contributed to the reported condition.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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