| Catalog Number |
1161015 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Shelf Life Exceeded (1567)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
05/06/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As reported by the facility the expired device was implanted in error.A review of our records show that the device was provided to the facility prior to the date of expiry (02/28/2018).This event is confirmed for use related.The instructions-for-use instructs the user to inspect the package prior to use.The information provided by bard represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bard.Remains implanted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that an emergency case was performed on (b)(6) 2018.During this procedure a davol xenmatrix graft was placed.As reported following the procedure while processing the records it was identified that the labeled expiration date of the implanted device was 02/28/2018.Per materials manager, the unit was from the hospital inventory.The risk manager confirmed the use error on the part of the facility.The risk manager was informed that there was no test data to support a longer shelf life for the product.Hospital planned to inform the patient of the error that occurred.At this time there has been no patient complications or medical intervention.
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