Model Number PPM4530 |
Device Problems
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Product Quality Problem (1506)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 11/02/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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According to the reporter, during hernia procedure, the device was folded unnecessarily many times.
There were multiple crease/folds in the device after it is removed from the packaging.
These creases make it difficult to implant the device during the procedure.
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Event Description
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According to the reporter, during hernia procedure, the device was folded unnecessarily many times.
There were multiple crease/folds in the device after it is removed from the packaging.
These creases make it difficult to implant the device during the procedure.
The event happen during the procedure but no patient involvement.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: one photo of the device was returned for investigation.
A review of the device history record has been performed by trevoux quality assurance and no failure that may relate to the reported conditions have been noted.
The visual examination of the provided picture shows: a tyvek lid with the reorder code.
The lot number and expiration date are not readable.
On the right a folded mesh is visible above a container containing liquid.
The reported condition was confirmed.
It should be noted that the mesh was placed with a robotic-assistance.
According to the description of the incident ¿the device was folded unnecessarily many times¿.
This is the usual process used for large sizes of meshes, as describe in the manufacturing process / instruction.
This folding has been identified in the ris files to prevent damage of the mesh or packaging for large size of meshes.
Based on the available information, our investigation and a complaint history review, the manufacture of the device is not suspected.
There is no indication that there is a defective lot or that this event represents an emerging adverse quality trend.
No fault.
If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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