| Model Number |
26-1221 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Auto Stop (2938)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Tissue Damage (2104); Blood Loss (2597)
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| Date of Event |
06/23/2018
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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 has been returned for evaluation.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported by the sales rep, a perforator failed to disengage.The superior sagittal sinus was breached and the patient had a 700-800 cc blood loss over 3-5 minutes.As a result, the patient suffered 2 small strokes.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi : (b)(4).The device was returned for evaluation.The perforator was visually inspected.No anomalies were observed, other than the unit being soiled and the product label being torn.Functional testing was the performed per the test method.A series of holes were drilled without issue.A review of manufacturing issues was performed and no anomalies were found.Based on the results of the investigation, the reported issue could not be confirmed.The device functioned as intended.Trends will be monitored for this and similar issues.At present we consider this complaint to be closed.
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