| Model Number |
864017 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Signal Artifact/Noise (1036)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
08/07/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This event is being reported as a reportable malfunction for the special cause related to these product catalog/lot number combinations which is the subject of report of corrections and removal letter (806 notification) on may 2, 2019.As the lot number for the device was provided, a manufacturing review will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation, however an image was provided for review.The investigation is currently underway.Expiry date (09/2021).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that after placement of the device, it allegedly created a significant artifact under mri.It was further reported that this artifact allegedly hid the enhancement from a small, previously placed, cancer clip.The current patient status is unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturing review: per the complaint history report, this is the first complaint reported for this lot number.A dhr is not required for the first complaint in a lot.Based upon the severity level and lot quantity, the number of events is at or below the acceptable quality levels.Investigation summary: no sample was returned for review, however, one electronic image was received and reviewed by dr.(b)(6) on (b)(6) 2019.It was noted that the marker from image 2 was larger than expected.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the alleged signal artifact.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the available information.It is unknown if patient and/or procedural issues contributed to the reported event.Labeling review: the review of the ifu (instructions for use), indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, and contraindications showed that the product labeling is adequate.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that after placement of the device, it allegedly created a significant artifact under mri.It was further reported that this artifact allegedly hid the enhancement from a small, previously placed, cancer clip.The current patient status is unknown.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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