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MalfunctionHQE

MID LABS

Received Aug 28, 2015 · Event occurred Jun 27, 2014

Report 2935428-2015-00001 · MDR key 5045300

Device

Generic name

Vitreous Cutter

Model number

D04942

Lot number

13040103

Product problems

  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

Patient

UNK

  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DESPITE THE BENT NEEDLE, PROBE PASSES ALL MID PRODUCTION TESTING AND IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL.

Description of Event or Problem

THE PHYSICIAN WAS USING A OPTIRON SYSTEM. A NEW PACK OF MID LABS VITREOUS CUTTER W/2400CE TUBING WAS OPENED AND FOUND THAT IT WOULD NOT CUT. THE PATIENT HAD NO CONTACT W/THE FAILED PRODUCT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY. PRODUCT TO BE RETURNED TO MID LABS FOR INVESTIGATION. ASPIRATION TEST: RESULT-PASS, NORMAL FLOW OBSERVED ON TESTER. 60/600 CPM CUT TEST: RESULT-PASS, CLEAN CUTS, CUT LEAK TEST, CLOSE PORT LEAK TEST: RESULT-PASS NO LEAKAGE. RETRACTION TEST: RESULT-PASS.