CRYOLIFE, INC. ¿ KENNESAW PHOTOFIX DECULLARIZED BOVINE PERICARDIUM; PATCH, PLEDGET AND INTRACARDIAC, PETP, PTFE, POLYPROPYLENE
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Model Number PFP0.8X8 |
Device Problem
Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Exsanguination (1841); Hematoma (1884)
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Event Date 02/04/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This investigation is currently ongoing.Any additional information will be provided in the follow-up report.
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Event Description
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According to initial reports, the patient had surgery on (b)(6) 2019.A pfpo.8x8, lot #31091818 was used.The patient came to the emergency department on (b)(6) 2019.Surgeon took the patient urgently to surgery at 07:45 and removed the hematoma and repaired the artery with a lemaitre xenosure 1x6.There were no signs of infection; however, part of the original photofix patch was disintegrated.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The manufacturing records for the pfp0.8x8, lot # 31091818 were reviewed and it was confirmed that all records were controlled, available for review, and met all specifications per the device master record.All lots passed functional testing and met release specifications.A review of the available information was performed.The product was not returned for evaluation.Additional information including patient medical history and surgical notes for the initial surgery or the re-operation are not available for consideration in this complaint evaluation.Details surrounding the patient¿s post-operative recovery are also unknown.The source of the described patch disintegration is unknown.Tissue damage leading to blood leakage through holes and tears is a known adverse event.The photofix manufacturing process includes 100% visual inspection prior to final packaging.The relationship between the reported event and photofix cannot be determined without additional information.Based on the information available at the time of this report, it is not possible to determine a definitive root cause of the observed complications.This report is being submitted as required by federal regulations and does not constitute an admission that the device caused or contributed to the reported event.Furthermore, this report reflects the event as alleged by the complainant and does not imply that the information reported to cryolife is accurate or has been confirmed by cryolife.
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Event Description
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According to initial reports, the patient had surgery on (b)(6) 2019.A pfpo.8x8, lot #31091818 was used.The patient came to the emergency department on (b)(6) 2019.Surgeon took the patient urgently to surgery at 07:45 and removed.There were no signs of infection, however, part of the original photofix patch was disintegrated.
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Event Description
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According to initial reports, the patient had surgery on (b)(6) 2019.A pfpo.8x8, lot #31091818 was used.The patient came to the emergency department on (b)(6) 2019.Surgeon took the patient urgently to surgery at 07:45 and removed the hematoma and repaired the artery.There were no signs of infection, however, part of the original photofix patch was disintegrated.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The manufacturing records for the pfp0.8x8, lot # 31091818 were reviewed and it was confirmed that all records were controlled, available for review, and met all specifications per the device master record.All lots passed functional testing and met release specifications.A review of the available information was performed.No tissue was returned for evaluation.Additional information including patient medical history and surgical notes for the initial surgery or the re-operation are not available for consideration in this complaint evaluation.Details surrounding the patient¿s post-operative recovery are also unknown.The source of the described patch disintegration is unknown.According to the available information, there were no signs of infection and part of the original patch was disintegrated.Additional information including patient medical history and surgical notes for the initial surgery or the re-operation are not available for consideration in this complaint evaluation.Details surrounding the patient¿s post-operative recovery are also unknown.Root cause for the source of the hematoma and described patch disintegration is unknown.Tissue damage leading to blood leakage through holes and tears is a known adverse event.The photofix manufacturing process includes 100% visual inspection prior to final packaging.The relationship between the reported event and photofix cannot be determined without additional information.Based on the information available at the time of this report, it is not possible to determine a definitive root cause of the observed complications.This report is being submitted as required by federal regulations and does not constitute an admission that the device caused or contributed to the reported event.Furthermore, this report reflects the event as alleged by the complainant and does not imply that the information reported to cryolife is accurate or has been confirmed by cryolife.
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