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MalfunctionDWQ

TRIVEX SYSTEM RESECTOR HANDPIECE

Received Jan 18, 2019 · Event occurred Nov 19, 2019

Report 1220948-2019-00006 · MDR key 8262582

Device

Generic name

Varicose Vein Albation System

Catalog number

7201387

Product problems

  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • No Information
  • No Information

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE DEVICE FOR EVALUATION SINCE THE DEVICE IS STILL AT THE HOSPITAL. HENCE, WE COULD NOT CONCLUSIVELY DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE DEFECT AT THIS TIME. THERE WAS NO IMPACT ON THE PATIENT'S HEALTH AS THE RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT. THE ISSUE WAS DETECTED DURING PRE-USE CHECK.

Description of Event or Problem

HANDPIECE DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY DURING PRE-USE CHECK. THE RESECTOR ON THE HANDPIECE STOPPED SPINNING AFTER A WHILE AND THE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED ORANGE ON THE CONTROL UNIT.