| Catalog Number |
74027242 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
09/06/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during implantation, surgeon had difficulty implanting the device.Back-up device was used.Delay of 45 minutes involved.No patient injuries.Device will be returned.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device could not confirm the stated failure mode.The device has signs of damage from the attempted insertion.The device was manufactured in 2019.A dimensional inspection was attempted but the device was too damaged from the attempted insertion to obtain accurate measurements.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.
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