LINA BIPOLAR LOOP, LARGE
Report
- Report Number
- 3007699067-2024-00001
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- October 21, 2024
- Date of Event
- September 18, 2024
- Report Date
- November 26, 2024
- Manufacturer
- LINA MEDICAL APS
- Product Code
- HIN
- UDI-DI
- 05708265004638
- PMA / PMN Number
- K130305
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THE MANUFACTURING DOCUMENTATION FOR PRODUCT BL-200 2310021 WAS REVIEWED AND NO DEVIATIONS WERE NOTED DURING THE MANUFACTURING AND INSPECTION PROCESSES. THE COMPONENT THAT BROKE WAS THE FIBRE TUBE, THE INDEX BEFORE LOGO IMPRINTING WAS R-0978 (AFTER IMPRINTING WHICH IS A PROCESS THAT TAKES PLACE AT LINA MEDICAL FROM 2021 IS H-1284). THE R-0978 COMPONENT HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE 2021. IN ADDITION, THE BATCHES OF COMPONENT R-0978 USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT (R-0978 220321-071 AND 221125-17) WERE RELEASED WITHOUT ANY NON-CONFORMITIES AFTER INCOMING INSPECTION. THE IFU FV0137K FOR THE LINA BIPOLAR LOOP PRODUCT ASSUMES INSPECTION FOR DEFECTS, HOWEVER, WE RECEIVED NO INFORMATION THAT THE PRODUCT HAD DEFECTS PRIOR TO USE. THE INSTRUCTIONS RECOMMEND GENERATOR SETTINGS OF 55-70 W (WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO USE THE LOWEST SETTINGS) THE USE OF GRASPERS AND UTERINE MANIPULATORS TO FACILITATE ELECTRODE PLACEMENT AROUND THE UTERINE BODY OR MYOMA IS PERMITTED. WE WERE NOT INFORMED WHAT ADDITIONAL DEVICES WERE USED DURING THE SURGERY. FURTHERMORE, THE HOSPITAL DID NOT INFORM US ABOUT THE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS OR THE GENERATOR SETTINGS. THE INFORMATION OBTAINED IS VERY LACONIC AND DOES NOT ALLOW US TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT. THE PRODUCT WAS NOT RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE TUBE INSIDE THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY. WE DID NOT RECEIVE CLEAR INFORMATION ON THE PATIENT'S CONDITION. WE REVIEWED THE RISK ANALYSIS. AS A RESULT, WE ADDED THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH TUBE DAMAGE.
AT THE DAY OF INITIAL REPORT PROVIDED, THE DHR DOCUMENTATION FOR PRODUCT BL-200 BATCH 2310021 WAS REVIEWED AND TURNED OUT THAT THERE IS NO DEVIATION DURING ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS WHICH COULD HAVE THE IMPACT OF DEVICE MALFUNCTION. INFORMATION ABOUT INCIDENT WE RECEIVED ON 23.09.2024 FROM LINA'S MEDICAL US WHICH IS THE LINA MEDICAL APS DISTRIBUTOR (B)(4). IN COMPLAINT FORM FOR THIS CASE STATED THAT DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION.
INFORMATION WHICH WAS PROVIDED TO LINA MEDICAL BY US DISTRIBUTOR: "PRODUCT BROKE INSIDE OF PT, PIECES RECOVERED BY SURGEON". "ALL VISIBLE FRAGMENTS WERE REMOVED, CAVITY IRRIGATED AND ASPIRATED".
INFORMATION WHICH WERE PROVIDED TO LINA MEDICAL BY US DISTRIBUTOR: "PRODUCT BROKE INSIDE OF PT, PIECES RECOVERED BY SURGEON." "ALL VISIBLE FRAGMENTS WERE REMOVED, CAVITY IRRIGATED AND ASPIRATED."
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1043474 | LINA BIPOLAR LOOP, LARGE | LINA BIPOLAR LOOP, LARGE | HIN | LINA MEDICAL APS | BL-200 | 2310021 | 05708265004638 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Female | Other| R | GENERATOR LIGASURE SH31959.| GENERATOR LIGASURE SH31959. |