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Catalog Number 284002 |
Device Problem
Suction Failure (4039)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 10/24/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.(b)(4).As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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It was reported by the affiliate in (b)(6) that during a shoulder arthroscopy surgical procedure, it was observed that the fms vue pump device had no suction.It was reported that the staff opened the plastic cover over suction wheel, re-positioned the tubing and shut the cover.It was reported that the suction would recommence for brief periods but then stopped.It was reported that eventually the suction from the shaver was hooked up to wall suction.According to the reporter, the pump was set up with appropriate tubing and fitted correctly.It was not reported if there delays in the surgical procedure or if a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement reported.There were no injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.The manufacturer contact name has been updated as (b)(4).Contact phone number and email address have been updated accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Narrative statement depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Additional narrative: if information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Investigation summary: the device was received at the service center and evaluated.The reported complaint of suction failure was not confirmed.All the functional and electrical tests were performed and it is fully functional to the specifications.The root cause was unknown why the customer experienced while reported the problem.A review of the device history record indicated that this lot of product was processed without incident; therefore, there is no evidence of manufacturing anomalies on the paperwork reviewed.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.Udi:(b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.Additional narrative: if information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Udi: (b)(4).Corrected data: device available for evaluation, device evaluated by manufacturer.
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