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MalfunctionHCC

MCOMPASS BIOFEEDBACK 2-CHANNEL CATHETER

Received Mar 6, 2019 · Event occurred Feb 7, 2019

Report 8394217 · MDR key 8394217

Device

Generic name

Device, Biofeedback

Manufacturer

Medspira Llc

Model number

RMD-002-004

Catalog number

RMD-002-004

Lot number

19011401

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

13140 DA

  • Foreign Body In Patient
  • Foreign Body In Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING BIOFEEDBACK SESSION, BALLOON PART OF THE BIOFEEDBACK CATHETER BROKE WHILE IN THE PATIENT. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR ANORECTAL MANOMETRY CATHETER, MCOMPASS BIOFEEDBACK 2 CHANNEL ANORECTAL MANOMETRY CATHETER (PER SITE REPORTER). THIS IS THE FIFTH CASE OF THIS TYPE FOR THIS PARTICULAR DEVICE EXPERIENCED BY (B)(6) HOSPITALS OVER THE PAST SIX WEEKS. COMPANY HAS BEEN MADE AWARE AND HAS MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO REPLACE ALL EXISTING STOCK WITH THIS ADDITIONAL LOT NUMBER (SEE PREVIOUS REPORT). UNAWARE IF OTHER FOLLOW UP HAS OCCURRED.