FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

VASOVIEW 7 XB EVH SYSTEM

MDR report key: 1931834 · Received November 30, 2010

Report

Report Number
2242352-2010-03493
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 30, 2010
Date of Event
November 2, 2010
Report Date
November 3, 2010
Manufacturer
MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR, LLC
Product Code
GEI
PMA / PMN Number
K041981
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
VA, US
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: A VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE DISSECTION TIP WAS RECEIVED WITH THE CONICAL TIP DETACHED. THE TIP FORMED A COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. THERE WAS SOME ADHESIVE VISIBLE ON THE CONNECTING SURFACES. THERE WAS A VERTICAL CRACK ON THE INNER RIM OF THE JUICER. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF BLOOD. BASED UPON THE VISUAL OBSERVATIONS, THE REPORTED COMPLAINT FOR "CONICAL TIP BROKE" 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 AN ENDOSCOPIC VEIN HARVESTING PROCEDURE, WHILE THE HARVESTER WAS SCREWING THE CONICAL DISSECTION TIP ONTO THE SCOPE, IT BROKE INTO PIECES. THERE WAS NO PT CONTACT. A NEW KIT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THE PRODUCT WAS RETURNED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 VASOVIEW 7 XB EVH SYSTEM ENDOSCOPIC VESSEL HARVESTING SYSTEM GEI MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR, LLC VH-3200 25020388

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 NA