| Catalog Number |
60-6050-097 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual inspection of the device found a stressed area of tyvek near the filter component of the device.There did not appear to be any abnormalities with the seal on the outer edge of the packaging.Dye leak testing was completed to determine if the stressed tyvek caused an opening.Dye leak testing found that the stressed area did cause a breach in the packaging, allowing the dye to leak through the packaging.There was no packaging problem with the seal surrounding the device.The hole in the tyvek allowing the dye leak through the packaging evidences a breach in the sterility of the device.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.A lot history review was conducted and found this is the only complaint for this lot number and failure mode.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of 7 complaints, regarding 24 devices for this family and failure mode.During the same time frame (b)(4) devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.Should all the complaint devices have been found confirmed for this reported failure, the rate of failure would be (b)(4).Per the instructions for use, the user is advised; it is standard medical practice to inspect all medical devices prior to use.
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Event or Problem Description
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The distributor rejected the 60-6050-097, tubing for damage to packaging.After further assessment and evaluation a breach of sterility was found by using the dye leak testing this report is being raised on the basis of device malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
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