| Catalog Number |
5955800 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Use of Device Problem (1670); Expiration Date Error (2528)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
01/30/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This event is confirmed as a use related error.The user facility reported that on (b)(6) 2019 they implanted a ventralight st mesh (w/ echo ps) that had an expiry date of 09/28/2018.Our records show the product was provided to the facility on 11/28/2016, almost two years prior to the expiration date.The expiration date is contained on each level of packaging.Device evaluated by mfr? remains implanted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, the surgeon implanted an expired ventralight st mesh (w/ echo ps) into the patient.The labeled expiration date is 9/28/2018.As reported device was received from the hospital inventory and there was no additional medical or surgical intervention and no patient injury as a result of the reported event.
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