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89-3159 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Continuous Firing (1123); Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
11/27/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation summary: an internal complaint ((b)(4)) was received for a convenience kit (part 89-3159, lot 47732938) that contained a malfunctioning cautery pencil.The end user reported the cautery pencil would not shut off and had to be unplugged at the generator to stop it.Deroyal's complaint investigator reviewed the bill of materials for the reported finished good kit and identified the affected pencil component as 88-000004-t, a push button cautery pencil that is manufactured at deroyal's costa rican facility.The 2016-2018 supplier corrective action request (scar) and supplier notification letter logs were reviewed for similar complaints.There were no previous complaints for the associated pencil; however, due to the seriousness of the report, a scar was issued to deroyal's facility in (b)(4).The investigation is ongoing at this time.When new and critical information becomes available, this report will be updated.
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Event or Problem Description
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A convenience kit used during a pacemaker procedure contained a push button cautery pencil that would not turn off.It had to be unplugged at the generator to stop it.
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Event or Problem Description
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A convenience kit used during a pacemaker procedure contained a push button cautery pencil that would not turn off.It had to be unplugged at the generator to stop it.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Root cause: a continuity test was performed on the sample and a defect was confirmed.The coagulation function did not turn off.The cautery pencil housing was opened to inspect the board.A cut was identified on the board, which was caused by a soldering bridge between one line and the other.Corrective action: an awareness communication was issued to manufacturing operators at the soldering work stations.Attention was also brought to the assembly manufacturing operators on the cautery line because the reported issue was not detected during 100 percent inspection.Strict adherence to the manufacturing procedures and work instructions was emphasized.An inventory check of product in storage was completed, and it was confirmed that no additional defective product was present.Product in process was inspected and no defective product was present.Investigation summary an internal complaint ((b)(4) was received for a convenience kit (part 89-3159, lot 47732938) that contained a malfunctioning cautery pencil.The end user reported the cautery pencil would not shut off and had to be unplugged at the generator to stop it.Deroyal's complaint investigator reviewed the bill of materials for the reported finished good kit and identified the affected pencil component as 88-000004-t, a push button cautery pencil that is manufactured at deroyal's costa rican facility.The 2016-2018 supplier corrective action request (scar) and supplier notification letter logs were reviewed for similar complaints.There were no previous complaints for the associated pencil; however, due to the seriousness of the report, a scar was issued to deroyal's facility in costa rica.A response was received and accepted january 11, 2019.The investigation is complete at this time.If new and critical information is received, this report will be updated.
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