EVA VITRECTOMY PACK VGPC INPUT 25G
Report
- Report Number
- 1222074-2017-00024
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- October 14, 2017
- Date of Event
- May 20, 2014
- Report Date
- May 20, 2014
- Manufacturer
- D.O.R.C INTERNATIONAL
- Product Code
- MLZ
- PMA / PMN Number
- K142877
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- SA
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
WE HAVE EXTENSIVELY TESTED VITRECTOOM. OUR R & D DEPARTMENT HAS MADE A CHANGE. AS WAS ALREADY INDICATED IN THE SNF, THE NEW VITRECTOOM WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE. OUR CSC DEPARTMENT CAN TELL WHEN THE NEW SERIES IS AVAILABLE. BUBBLES CAN LEAD TO A PATIENT HARM, HENCE REPORTABLE. PERFORMANCE VARIES IN- AND OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION. THIS REPORTABLE EVENT WAS IDENTIFIED DURING A VOLUNTARY RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF ALL COMPLAINTS SINCE 2015 BY THE MANUFACTURER. (B)(4). ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
TODAY WE FACED A NEW AND VERY SERIOUS ISSUE AND WE ARE TRYING TO UNDERSTAND THE REASONS FOR IT. IT WAS NOTICED BUBBLES FROM THE ASPIRATION PORT OF THE CUTTER AT HIGH CUT RATE-SHAVING MODE. INFORMATION REASONABLY SUGGESTS THAT THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING SURGERY. NO INFORMATION OF PATIENT INJURY OR HARM.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 729987 | EVA VITRECTOMY PACK VGPC INPUT 25G | EVA VITRECTOMY PACK VGPC INPUT 25G | MLZ | D.O.R.C INTERNATIONAL | 2000358476 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |