FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

BIOPSY CUP 5FR SEMI FLEX

MDR report key: 3946136 · Received July 21, 2014

Report

Report Number
0002936485-2014-00512
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
July 21, 2014
Date of Event
June 24, 2014
Report Date
June 24, 2014
Manufacturer
STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE
Product Code
HIH
PMA / PMN Number
K040390
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
TX, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE FOLLOWING REPAIR DIAGNOSTIC CODES WERE IDENTIFIED: (1) RUST ON HANDLE. THE FOLLOWING SERVICE CODES WERE IDENTIFIED: (1) SWAP LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENT. THIS DOES CONFIRM THE ALLEGED FAILURE MODE OF DETACHED/ BROKEN DEVICE. PROBABLE ROOT CAUSE: 1. USER EXCESSIVE FORCE OR TORQUE; 2. MANUFACTURING/ASSEMBLY ERROR; 3. SEVERE SHIPPING CONDITIONS; 4. USER ERROR IN NOT PROPERLY INSPECTING UNIT PRIOR TO USE; 5. MATERIAL/DESIGN ERROR; 6. CONSTANT IRRIGATION FLOW IS NOT MAINTAINED LEADING TO LIMITED FIELD OF VIEW; 7. LOW LUBRICITY OF INSTRUMENT SHAFT; 8. USE OF INCOMPATIBLE INSTRUMENTATION/HARDWARE; 9. CORROSION OR RUSTING; 10. IMPROPER CLEANING/STERILIZATION. IN SUM, THE UNIT WAS RETURNED AND THE FAILURE MODE WAS CONFIRMED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE BECAME DETACHED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE BECAME DETACHED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
424705 BIOPSY CUP 5FR SEMI FLEX HYSTEROSCOPE (AND ACCESSORIES) HIH STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE 1342773

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1