FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

HEARTSTRING III PROXIMAL SEAL 4.3MM

MDR report key: 1931071 · Received November 11, 2010

Report

Report Number
2242352-2010-03295
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 11, 2010
Report Date
October 13, 2010
Manufacturer
MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR, LLC.
Product Code
DXC
PMA / PMN Number
K080169
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
GM
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE DELIVERY TUBE WAS RETURNED SEPARATE FROM THE LOADING DEVICE. THE SEAL AND THE TENSION SPRING ASSEMBLY WERE INSIDE THE LOADING DEVICE, UNDER THE WINDOW. THE GREEN SLIDE LOCK AND THE WHITE PLUNGER WERE DEPRESSED ON THE DELIVERY DEVICE. THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF BLOOD ON THE DEVICE, THE REPORTED COMPLAINT "SEAL WOULD NOT COME OUT OF DELIVERY DEVICE" WAS INTERPRETED AS A "FAILURE TO LOAD." THE COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED. A LOT HISTORY RECORD REVIEW WAS COMPLETED FOR THE PRODUCT. THERE WAS NO NONCONFORMANCE WHICH COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS FAILURE MODE. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT DURING PREPARATION FOR A CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS PROCEDURE, THE HEARTSTRING III PROXIMAL SEAL WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE DELIVERY TUBE. THE EVENT REPORTEDLY OCCURRED IN (B)(6) 2010. THE STAFF IN THE HOSPITAL ALWAYS GATHERS SOME DEFECTIVE PARTS UNTIL REPORTING THE FAILURE. A NEW KIT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT EFFECTS. THE PRODUCT WAS RETURNED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 HEARTSTRING III PROXIMAL SEAL 4.3MM PROXIMAL SEAL DXC MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR, LLC. HSK-3043 25006080

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 NA