AUTOPLEX SYSTEM W/ VERTAPLEX W/O NEEDLES
Report
- Report Number
- 0001811755-2013-01263
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- May 31, 2013
- Date of Event
- May 3, 2013
- Report Date
- May 3, 2013
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-PUERTO RICO
- Product Code
- JDZ
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- KY, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
BASED ON THE INVESTIGATION FINDINGS, THE CLAIMED CONDITION WAS CONFIRMED. UPON EVALUATION, CEMENT LEAKAGE WAS DETECTED BETWEEN THE LUER SPINDLE AND LUER HOUSING FROM THE EXTENSION TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE O-RING (ONE OF THE TWO O-RINGS ASSEMBLED) WAS PARTIALLY SHIFTED FROM THE GROVE AND BROKEN CAUSING CEMENT LEAKAGE.
A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED AFTER THE QUALITY INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AUTOPLEX SYSTEM WAS BEING USED IN A PROCEDURE WHEN THE CEMENT WAS OBSERVED TO LEAK. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY, WITH NO PATIENT OR USER INJURIES, AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AUTOPLEX SYSTEM WAS BEING USED IN A PROCEDURE WHEN THE CEMENT WAS OBSERVED TO LEAK. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY, WITH NO PATIENT OR USER INJURIES, AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241595 | AUTOPLEX SYSTEM W/ VERTAPLEX W/O NEEDLES | MIXER, CEMENT, FOR CLINICAL USE | JDZ | STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-PUERTO RICO | VIT036 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |