| Model Number |
C02042-01 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Issue (2379)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)
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| Date of Event |
03/29/2018
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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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The device was available for evaluation.After conducting an engineering evaluation, the following items were noted: the endoscope retainer band failed due to a tensile fracture, no sharps were found on the device tissue mold/chassis.A review of the product dhr indicates all components used in this product lot are within specification and the device passed normal manufacturing final acceptance testing.No definitive root cause has been identified for the perforation.
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Event or Problem Description
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The physician noted the silicone endoscope retainer band was broken immediately after device insertion and a portion of the retainer band had separated from the device and was laying in the patient's stomach.The physician decided not to retrieve the separated portion of the retainer band and successfully completed the tif procedure.During the post-procedure egd, an esophageal perforation (the size was not reported) was noted just proximal to the most proximal deployed fastener in the gej.The physician successfully treated the perforation using a stent and sutures.The patient was admitted to the hospital (b)(6) 2018 and was discharged (b)(6) 2018.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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