| Model Number |
21-4155-24 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
10/09/2019
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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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Information was received indicating that one month following implant of a smiths medical deltec® proport port, it was found in poor condition.The patient went to the operating room to verify port function under x-ray.Chemotherapy was discontinued and the port was explanted.No further adverse effects were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation results: one deltec proport port was returned for investigation.The sample was visually inspected at a distance of 12 to 16 inches under normal conditions of illumination.The plastic port assemblies were found to be loose.This product problem was attributed to a manufacturing defect.
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