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MalfunctionDWZ

PROCURE ENDOMYOCARDIAL BIOPSY FORCEPS

Received Dec 22, 2023 · Event occurred Oct 18, 2023

Report 3005334138-2023-00586 · MDR key 18386928

Device

Generic name

Device, Biopsy, Endomyocardial

Manufacturer

St. Jude Medical

Model number

408299

Catalog number

408299

Lot number

9942475

Product problems

  • Mechanical Problem
  • Mechanical Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: G3, H2, H3 THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION ARE INCONCLUSIVE SINCE THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS. THE DEVICE WAS MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS AS SUPPORTED BY THE RECEIVING INSPECTION RESULTS. BASED ON THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, THE CAUSE OF THE REPORTED MECHANICAL ISSUE WITH THE FORCEPS AND SUBSEQUENT CANCELLATION REMAINS UNKNOWN.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

UDI RELATED DATA QUALITY UPDATES ONLY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: D4, G6, H2, H6, H11.

Description of Event or Problem

DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BIOPSY FORCEPS DID NOT OPEN AND CLOSE CONSISTENTLY AND THE PROCEDURE WAS CANCELLED.