| Model Number |
21-4071-24 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Incorrect Measurement (1383); Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Anxiety (2328)
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| Date of Event |
03/23/2020
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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 a smiths medical deltec port-a-cath ii implantable access system was noted to have inconsistent sizes than what was printed on the packaging.It was reported that the packaging had the chinese logo on it.Subsequently, the surgeon had to re-puncture the patient with the correct size.There were no reported adverse effects.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not received at manufacturing site, investigation to be performed using photos supplied by the customer.Review of the photos shows a portal with a sliver (or whisker as it is sometimes referred to) of what is visually consistent with septum material extruding out from the portal's septum.This is consistent with the port having been accessed by a needle where as the needle is pushed into the port with excessive force which can barb the tip.Then upon removal of the needle this feature can remove a sliver of material.Also, this can happen should a portal be accessed with a standard needle rather than a non coring needle as is described in the products ifu under warnings and cautions, bullet #11.The customer reported condition was confirmed.
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