| Catalog Number |
93899 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
10/06/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 initiated.If any new, changed or corrected information is noted, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.Device labeling: precautions: ¿juvéderm® ultra xc is packaged for single-patient use.Do not resterilize.Do not use if package is opened or damaged.¿juvéderm® ultra xc is to be used as supplied.Modification or use of the product outside the directions for use may adversely impact the sterility, homogeneity, and performance of the product and it can therefore no longer be assured.¿after use, treatment syringes and needles may be potential biohazards.Handle and dispose of these items in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.¿failure to comply with the needle attachment instructions could result in needle disengagement and/or product leakage at the luer-lok® and needle hub connection.Instructions for use: ¿inject juvéderm® ultra xc by applying even pressure on the plunger rod while slowly pulling the needle backwards.It is important that the injection be stopped just before the needle is pulled out of the skin to prevent material from leaking out or ending up too superficially in the skin.¿if the needle is blocked, do not increase the pressure on the plunger rod.Instead, stop the injection and replace the needle.How supplied: ¿juvéderm® ultra xc injectable gel is supplied in individual treatment syringes with 30 g needles for single-patient use and ready for injection (implantation).The volume in each syringe is as stated on the syringe label and on the carton.The contents of the syringe are sterile and non-pyrogenic.Do not resterilize.Do not use if package is opened or damaged.
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Event or Problem Description
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Healthcare professional called to report during injection, one syringe of juvéderm® ultra xc had a needle disengagement.Patient contact was made.No injury occurred.The allergan packaged needle was used and tightened by hand.This was confirmed the initial use of the syringe.The syringe is available for return.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device analysis: 1 empty syringe of 0.4ml received without cap nor needle.No defect observed.A review of the device history record has been completed.No deviations or non-conformances noted.
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Event or Problem Description
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Healthcare professional called to report during injection, one syringe of juvederm ultra xc had a needle disengagement.Patient contact was made.No injury occurred.The allergan packaged needle was used and tightened by hand.This was confirmed the initial use of the syringe.The syringe is available for return.
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