VERSAJET EXACT ASSY, 15 DEGREE X 14MM
Report
- Report Number
- 8043484-2021-00691
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 28, 2021
- Date of Event
- March 3, 2021
- Report Date
- October 18, 2021
- Manufacturer
- SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD.
- Product Code
- FQH
- UDI-DI
- 40565126630
- PMA / PMN Number
- K143115
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- JA
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE DEVICE, USED IN TREATMENT, WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THE VISUAL EVALUATION FOUND NO ISSUES. THE FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION FOUND THE DEVICE FAILED TO PRIME, ESTABLISHING A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE DEVICE AND THE REPORTED EVENT. THE ROOT CAUSE WAS IDENTIFIED AS A COMPONENT FAILURE. A REVIEW OF THE MANUFACTURING RECORDS FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE PRODUCT DIDN¿T MEET SPECIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURE. A COMPLAINT HISTORY REVIEW FOUND FURTHER INSTANCES OF THE REPORTED EVENT. THIS INVESTIGATION IS NOW COMPLETE WITH NO FURTHER ACTION DEEMED NECESSARY. SMITH + NEPHEW WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FOR ANY ADVERSE TRENDS RELATING TO THIS PRODUCT RANGE.
THE DEVICE, USED IN TREATMENT, WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. ALL PROVIDED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO ESTABLISH A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE DEVICE AND THE REPORTED EVENT OR DETERMINE A ROOT CAUSE. PROBABLE ROOT CAUSE MAY INCLUDE KINKS, LEAKS OR BLOCKAGES, OR A COMPONENT FAILURE. NO LOT/SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN PROVIDED, THEREFORE A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY IS NOT POSSIBLE. A COMPLAINT HISTORY REVIEW FOUND FURTHER INSTANCES OF THE REPORTED EVENT. THIS INVESTIGATION IS NOW COMPLETE WITH NO FURTHER ACTION DEEMED NECESSARY. SMITH + NEPHEW WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FOR ANY ADVERSE TRENDS RELATING TO THIS PRODUCT RANGE.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SALINE STOPPED FLOWING DURING WOUND RESECTION SURGERY. TREATMENT WAS CONTINUED WITH A BACKUP DEVICE. THERE IS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT. THERE IS NO DELAY IN TREATMENT. THE HANDPIECE WILL BE RETURNED TO OKC IF NECESSARY.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING WOUND RESECTION SURGERY, THE SALINE STOPPED FLOWING FROM THE VERSAJET EXACT ASSY, 15 DEGREE X 14MM. TREATMENT WAS CONTINUED WITH A BACK-UP DEVICE WITHOUT ANY DELAY. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 477664 | VERSAJET EXACT ASSY, 15 DEGREE X 14MM | LAVAGE, JET | FQH | SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. | 50854630 | 40565126630 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |