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Model Number 284002 |
Device Problem
Suction Failure (4039)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 10/22/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Udi: (b)(4).As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.This report is being filed as required under mitek's corrective and preventative actions (capa) to file usa fda mdr missed malfunctions.
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Event Description
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It was reported by the affiliate in (b)(6) that during a rotator cuff repair (arthroscopic), the surgeon performing the arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and complained that the outflow suction wasn't functioning as it efficiently as usual.On further inspection of the machine.It was noted the black lever arm clamp was loose & not clamping down onto outflow tubing correctly.Replaced with another fms machine.No delay to procedure.No ae to patient.There was no delay in the surgical procedure.There was a spare device available for use to complete the surgery.There was patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mitek, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.The actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mitek, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Investigation summary : the complaint device was received at the service center and evaluated.Per service report, this complaint can be confirmed.It was noticed during evaluation that the right follower arm torsion spring was broken.Also, the mounting screw on the lower frame was found to be damaged.The right follower arm torsion spring and mounting screw on the lower frame were replaced to resolve the issues.Software upgrades were also carried out.After repair, the device was found to be working according to the specifications.The broken and damaged components would be the root causes of the reported problems.With the available information, we cannot determine how they were broken/damaged.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device serial number ((b)(6)), and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint condition were identified.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.
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