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MalfunctionLHC

INTRATEMP THERMABASIN DRAPE

Received Jan 26, 2018

Report 3013401749-2018-00001 · MDR key 7222874

Device

Generic name

Fluid Warming And Slush Drapes

Model number

ITB100

Lot number

77263

Product problems

  • Crack
  • Crack

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

NO SAMPLE WAS RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. THE INVESTIGATION FOR THIS COMPLAINT IS PENDING A RESPONSE FROM THE SUPPLIER. A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ONCE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2.

Description of Event or Problem

THIS IS THE 3RD PRODUCT DEFECT WITHIN THE LAST WEEK; 2 OF WHICH WERE CRACKS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE DRAPE. OF NOTE, THE 2 BASINS THAT HAD CRACKS WERE USED IN THE SAME WARMER. NO PATIENT INJURY OR TREATMENT WAS REPORTED FOR THE INCIDENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

NO SAMPLE WAS RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. THE INVESTIGATION FOR THIS COMPLAINT IS PENDING A RESPONSE FROM THE SUPPLIER. A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ONCE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2. FOLLOW UP 1: THE DHR WAS RECEIVED FROM THE SUPPLIER ON (B)(6) 2018. NO SIMILAR ISSUES WERE REPORTED ON THE DHR. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BASIN IS PROCESSED BY INJECTED MOLDING. SINCE SAMPLES OF THE REPORTED DEFECT AND CORRESPONDING PACKAGING WERE UNABLE TO BE RETURNED, THE COMPLAINT COULD NOT BE CONFIRMED AND A THOROUGH ROOT CAUSE INVESTIGATION COULD NOT BE CONDUCTED. NO FURTHER ACTIONS ARE BEING TAKEN AT THIS TIME.

Description of Event or Problem

THIS IS THE 3RD PRODUCT DEFECT WITHIN THE LAST WEEK; 2 OF WHICH WERE CRACKS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE DRAPE. OF NOTE, THE 2 BASINS THAT HAD CRACKS WERE USED IN THE SAME WARMER. NO PATIENT INJURY OR TREATMENT WAS REPORTED FOR THE INCIDENT.