Catalog Number 544965 |
Device Problem
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 07/29/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device has not been returned for investigation.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend related events.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the user found that the pivot pin of the applier was loose and almost detached before use.Therefore, it was replaced with a new one.The applier was purchased by the hospital within 5 months.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the user found that the pivot pin of the applier was loose and almost detached before use.Therefore, it was replaced with a new one.The applier was purchased by the hospital within 5 months.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn#(b)(4).The dhr for the returned instrument was reviewed and found completely without any irregularities.This instrument was produced at the tecomet , inc.Kenosha wi facility as part of a (b)(4) pc.Lot in (b)(6)2018.The returned instrument was evaluated and found that as arrived the jaw is loose from the instrument and it was not returned with the other jaw and jaw pivot pin.The outer tube assembly is bent open/damaged at the jaw end thus we are able to validate this complaint.Since the instrument was returned as damaged it is suspected that it was mishandled al the end user's facility.All (b)(4) instruments from this lot were 100% visually inspected and function tested prior to shipment to customer as this is a standardized process at this facility for this product line.
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