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MalfunctionORZ

LIPIFLOW SEMI-PERMANENT CABLE

Received Dec 18, 2019 · Event occurred Nov 12, 2019

Report 3008169506-2019-00009 · MDR key 9491975

Device

Generic name

Lipiflow

Model number

CBL-2000

Catalog number

CBL-2000

Lot number

170505

Product problems

  • Thermal Decomposition of Device
  • Thermal Decomposition of Device

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE EVALUATION: 1 SEALED CABLE WAS RECEIVED WITHIN ORIGINAL PACKAGING - REPORTED LOT NUMBER CONFIRMED. THE PRODUCTS WERE RETURNED WITHIN THEIR ORIGINAL BOX THAT WAS OPENED. A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED ON THE RETURNED PRODUCT. THE VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE PRODUCT REVEALS BROWN/DARK GREY DISCOLORATION ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE CABLE. HOW AND WHEN THESE DISCOLORATIONS WERE INTRODUCED CANNOT BE DETERMINED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS CORRECTION MDR IS BEING SUBMITTED TO ADDRESS INACCURATE INFORMATION ON THE XML VERSION OF THE PREVIOUS SUBMISSION CAUSED BY A SOFTWARE GLITCH IN THE TRANSMISSION PROCESS. THE INTERNAL NON-CONFORMANCE NUMBERS FOR THIS SOFTWARE ISSUE ARE NR-0148919 AND CAPA-010215.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

MANUFACTURING DATE 5/2017. A REVIEW OF RECORDS RELATED TO THE DEVICE INCLUDING LABELING, COMPLAINT TRENDING, AND RISK DOCUMENTATION WILL BE PERFORMED. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS REVIEW, IF THERE IS ANY FURTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION OBTAINED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED. ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO JOHNSON & JOHNSON SURGICAL VISION, INC HAS BEEN SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

ACCOUNT REPORTED THAT CABLE HAD BURN MARKS ON IT.