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MalfunctionMVR

COUPLER

Received Dec 2, 2022 · Event occurred Nov 3, 2022

Report 1416980-2022-06593 · MDR key 15904755

Device

Generic name

Device, Anastomotic, Microvascular

Model number

NA

Catalog number

511100250060

Lot number

SP21L281607966

Product problems

  • Difficult to Open or Close
  • Difficult to Open or Close

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

H10: A DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW REVEALED NO ISSUES THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE REPORTED ISSUE. THE DEVICE WAS NOT RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION; THEREFORE, A DEVICE ANALYSIS COULD NOT BE COMPLETED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INITIAL REPORTER ADDRESS: (B)(6). SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 2.0MM COUPLER RING WAS NOT ABLE TO FULLY ATTACH AND FAILED TO COMPLETE ANASTOMOSIS. THIS ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED DURING USE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.