| Catalog Number |
133MV-13 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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| Date of Event |
07/30/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Further information from the reporter regarding event, product, or patient details has been requested.No additional information is available at this time.A review of the device history record has been completed.No deviations or non-conformances noted.Device labeling: patients should be advised that the tissue expanders may deflate, and require replacement surgery.Deflation occurs when saline leaks through a damaged injection site or a damaged tissue expander envelope.
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Event or Problem Description
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Healthcare professional reported a tissue expander "would not fill properly," and, "the valve was separated from the tissue expander pocket." surgery was completed with a backup device.Patient contact did not occur.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device analysis: a leak test was performed and found no openings.A microscopic analysis of the returned device identified the device is intact and functional.Based on the device analysis the final assessment is: the device is intact and functional no observations found related with the complaint reported by the physician.
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Event or Problem Description
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Healthcare professional reported a tissue expander "would not fill properly," and, "the valve was separated from the tissue expander pocket." surgery was completed with a backup device.Patient contact did not occur.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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