| Model Number |
BL5425WV |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Particulates (1451)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
05/18/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation completed.One opened bl5425wv pack from lot w1323 was returned.The expiration date on the label was 2019-08-05.The cutter was loose in the tray.No other pack components were returned.The tip protector was not returned.The needle was bent.The port window was in the opened position.There was dried solution visible in the tubing.The back cap was aligned correctly with the vent hole in the side of the cutter body.The connectors were inspected and no damage was found.Microscopic examination was performed and no white dust was found in the port or on the needle.A functional test was performed using a stellaris pc.The cutter initially began cutting but the inner needle became bound after only a few seconds.The inner needle blocked the port prevent cutting and aspiration.It should be noted that a bent needle could contribute to poor cutting performance due to the friction between the inner and outer needle assemblies.No "chirping" noises were detected during functional testing.Due to the returned condition loose in the pack tray with no tip protector, the cause of the bent needle cannot be determined.
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Event or Problem Description
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The doctor reported hearing excessive ¿chirping¿ from the vitrector, and observed what appeared to be a white metallic dust coming out of the vitrector.They opened another pack.The particulate was removed and surgery completed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: product problem; type of reportable event: malfunction.Additional information: the lot history, trend analysis, risk analysis and/or directions for use review were considered acceptable, with the product performing within anticipated rates.
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