Mar 9, 2012 ... Mizuho OSI Modular Table Systems (including Modular Bases, Jackson ...
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Customer Address City, State, Zip Country Attention: Risk Management March 09, 2012
URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL 2921578: 2921578-7/29/2011-001-C Z-0073-2012
Attention:
Risk Management, Operating Room Director, Operating Room Technicians, Physicians, Nurses, Anesthesiologists and any personnel involved in the use and/or setup of the device
Reference:
Mizuho OSI Modular Table Systems (including Modular Bases, Jackson Spinal, Imaging, Lateral, & Orthopedic Tops)
Mizuho OSI is issuing this communication to our customers as a follow‐up on our previous Field Advisory Notice to notify you that we are recalling the Modular Table System (table) used for patient positioning during orthopedic trauma, thoracic and lumbar spine procedures. Mizuho OSI previously sent a Field Advisory Notice dated July 29, 2011 to notify our customers of warnings and recommendations for users to consider for safe use of the device. However, it has been determined that Field Advisory Notice was not fully effective in communicating the serious risks associated with the product as a result of improper training, procedures, or use of the device. Therefore, Mizuho OSI is issuing this recall notice to our customers. Importantly, there is no need to return any product or to discontinue the use of the Modular Table System. This notice is intended to further educate all users on certain aspects of the device and ensure awareness. During an evaluation of the products it was noted that there were multiple type injury related incidents that occurred during the use of the Mizuho OSI Modular Table System. Although the affected device is a mature product with longstanding use, the evaluation revealed inadequate training and improper use of the device. Many of these incidents involved surgical delays, patients dropping with or falling from the table, healthcare workers injured during the use of the table, failure to ensure proper pressure management techniques and patient monitoring, inadvertently causing decubitus ulcers and other related incidents. As a summary, documented incidents have been recognized to cause delays in surgeries, injuries, and serious injuries. Patient related injuries were reported as dropping of patients with the table, patients falling from the table, and patients sliding from the table. Some of these incidents were found to be related to: • failure to ensure adequate training prior to use, which may have resulted in incorrect use of the device • the table not properly assembled, • the incorrect removal of the T‐pins that support the bottom base, instead of the T‐pins that support the top, may result in the lower table top and patient falling to the floor • failure to ensure all T‐Pins were installed, and/or assessed prior to use, • failure to ensure proper maintenance, • failure to assess the device prior to and after use, and failure to ensure patient monitoring and securing prior to, during and after patient transfer. Page 1 of 6
Reported Incidents of injury to healthcare workers during the use of the table were found to be related to: failure to properly assemble the device, failure to ensure proper maintenance and training on use of the device and training on how to maintain the device, failure to assess the device prior to and after use, and failure to ensure proper patient monitoring prior to, during and after patient transfer. Recognition of past failures is imperative to a safe and successful experience with our products. In order to ensure a safe experience for both the healthcare staff and the patient, Mizuho OSI is enacting this Medical Device Recall and is recommending this notice be posted in prominent areas, communicated to all staff and potential users of this device.
Warning and Recommendations To ensure a safe and positive experience for both the healthcare staff and patient, defined below the following general warnings and recommendations should be kept in mind at all times. Failure to consider these warnings and recommendations can result in delays in surgeries, injuries, serious injuries, and even death. Therefore, you must ensure the device is working properly prior to use, and prior to pre‐ and post‐ surgery patient transfer. If you are unsure of the device’s status and/or how to use the device, you must contact your immediate supervisor for further training and to refer to the Owner’s Manual that is provided with each device. If you do not have an Owner’s Manual, please contact Mizuho OSI’s Customer Resource Group to allocate the Owner’s Manuals (1‐800‐777‐4674, outside the USA 00+1‐510‐476‐8199). In addition, to ensure our notification efforts have been successful we must receive your response confirming this notice has been read and understood. A simple response can be sent via email to
[email protected] that includes the word “Urgent Medical Device Recall” in the subject line and type your code number (found at the top right corner of the first page) and the respondent’s name and title in the body of the email. As indicated in the Owner’s Manuals that accompanied your device, following are our warnings and recommendations for all users to consider when using the devices. Warning: Incidents Following are incidents that our customers has experienced. Importantly, many of these incidents can be prevented with proper user training and proper operation of the device. Failure to ensure proper training and operation of the device may cause harm to the patient, healthcare workers, and to the device. If you are unsure of your ability to use the device, contact your immediate supervisor, or contact your Mizuho OSI Representative for additional support. •
As indicated in the Owner’s Manual that accompanied your device, it is imperative that T‐pins are deliberately removed only after verification that the proper T‐pin is being removed. Through our investigation we determined in certain incidences staff had removed the incorrect T‐Pin prior to and/or during surgery causing the table top to fall from the base resulting in patient and/or healthcare staff injuries.
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As indicated in the Owner’s Manual that accompanied your device, a verification count must be performed of all the T‐pins to confirm the stability of the table top prior to patient transfer. Through our investigation, we determined in certain incidences staff had neglected to install a T‐Pin to secure the table top in place causing the top to fall from the base, resulting in injuries to the patient and/or healthcare worker.
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As indicated in the Owner’s Manual that accompanied your device, the rotation locking system has a two‐step locking process that must be adhered to for safe operation. The user must verify both locks are engaged, and the table is secure prior to use. Through our investigation, we determined in certain incidences staff had released both rotation locks or inadvertently pushed the tilt or trend buttons allowing table to rotate (or laterally tilt) causing patient and/or healthcare staff injuries.
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As indicated in the Owner’s Manual that accompanied your device, the rotation lock should be tested for security prior to patient transfer. Importantly, an unlocked table top can freely rotate while transferring a patient if both locks are not properly engaged. This can create a potential for the table moving and the patient falling if the table’s status is not confirmed. Through our investigation, we determined in certain incidences staff had neglected to confirm functional status of the table prior to use causing patients and/or healthcare staff injures.
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According to AORN Recommended Practices: Positioning the Patient, Recommendation IX, all contact points of the patient with the table pads should be monitored during the procedure, especially for long duration procedures. Through our investigation, we determined in certain incidences staff had neglected to consider the patients pre‐existing health conditions, and/or failed to monitor the patient’s pressure points causing harm to the patient (i.e. neuropathy, pre‐decubitus ulcers and shearing of skin).
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As indicated in the Owner’s Manual that accompanied your device, Patients should not be left unattended once transferred to a modular table top until properly secured in the desired position with the safety straps provided. Through our investigation, we determined in certain incidences staff had neglected to monitor and secure the patients prior to, during or post‐transfer causing patient injuries due to falling from the table.
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As indicated in the Owner’s Manual that accompanied your device, it is absolutely necessary to apply all the proper safety straps to the patient immediately after transfer and to keep them secured the entire time a patient is on the table. Through our investigation, we determined in certain incidences staff had neglected to secure patient using safety straps provided, causing harm to patient and/or healthcare staff injuries by patients falling from the table.
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As indicated in the Owner’s Manual that accompanied your device, it is necessary to ensure the table is routinely inspected and maintained to ensure functionality, and failed components must be properly replaced. Through our investigation, we determined in certain incidences staff had neglected to properly maintain the device causing harm to patient and/or healthcare staff. The list below describes issues related to improper maintenance that users should be made aware of and can cause harm to patient and/or healthcare staff. o
Failure to ensure the batteries are charged can cause damage and/or failure of table’s controller functions. Always plug the table in and leave the power switch on when not in use to ensure proper charging of the batteries. Batteries that fail to charge must be replaced.
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Failure to ensure the braking mechanisms are properly maintained can cause inadvertent movement or non‐movement of the table. Check the security and functionality of each wheel brake prior to patient transfer. Ensure the rotational brakes are fully functional before use prior to patient transfer.
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Failure to ensure the status indicator lights are properly working can lead to functional failures. Immediately investigate and repair any indicator lights that are not properly illuminated. This will be evident when proper pre‐surgery inspection is performed.
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Device damaged by abuse can lead to sharp edges, exposed carbon composite splinters or damaged safety covers. Inspect all table tops and patient support surfaces prior to use for sharp edges or splinters caused by damage from abuse. Replace or repair all defects prior to use.
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Use of incorrect cleaning chemicals and/or failure to follow cleaning process causing degradation of materials. Only use approved chemicals for cleaning as directed by the Owner’s Reference Manual that accompanied your product.
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These devices are intended to be used for many years. Without proper maintenance and review; fasteners may become loose and undetected loose fasteners may cause failures of the device. The device should be routinely checked for completeness, functionality, and all fasteners should be checked for tightness.
Product Distribution Information This notice applies to the approximately 15,011 OSI Modular Table System devices Mizuho OSI has distributed over the eighteen (18) year period, and that are still currently in use. Mizuho OSI has distributed the approximately 15,011 devices to approximately 2,259 customers worldwide. To ensure awareness of the recall activity, our affected customers (approximately 2,259) shall be notified directly of this recall and of our warnings and recommendations.
Warning and Recommendations: Awareness Requirements relating to awareness, status, functionality and maintenance must be established and practiced at your facility. Failure to ensure these requirements may cause harm to the patient and/or healthcare staff. If you require additional support, training and/or assessment of your device, please contact Mizuho OSI’s Customer Resource Group (1‐800‐777‐ 4674, outside the USA 00+1‐510‐476‐8199). Warning and Recommendations: Training Mizuho OSI is notifying all customers of a potential of risk for harm or injury to the patient, healthcare worker and/or damage to the device if the device is used by untrained personnel. In addition, Mizuho OSI is notifying all customers to ensure that all users of the device are made aware of the Owner’s Manual that accompanied your product device. To ensure a safe experience by both the healthcare staff and of the patient, all users must be trained at your facility on proper use, maintenance, and inspection of the device. If the Owner’s Manual provided with your device is not available and/or you require additional Owner’s Manuals, please contact Mizuho OSI Customer Service for replacements. If you feel your staff needs in‐ service training on the device, please contact Mizuho OSI’s Customer Resource Group to schedule a training class (1‐800‐777‐4674, outside the USA 00+1‐510‐476‐8199).
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Warning and Recommendations: Inspection Prior to Use Mizuho OSI is notifying all customers of a potential risk if the device has not been inspected prior to use for completeness and functionality as described in the Owner’s Reference Manual that accompanied your product device. Failure to perform a review prior to use can present a potential of risk for harm or injury to the patient, healthcare worker and/or damage to the device. To ensure a safe experience by both the healthcare staff and of the patient, each device must be inspected and deemed functional prior to transferring a patient. These requirements must be established and practiced at your facility. If you are unsure of the status of the device, please contact Mizuho OSI’s Customer Resource Group to schedule another in‐ service training (1‐800‐777‐4674, outside the USA 00+1‐510‐476‐8199). Warning and Recommendations: Maintenance As a short term correction, Mizuho OSI is notifying all customers of a potential of risk if the device is not maintained. A potential risk of harm or injury to the patient, healthcare worker and/or damage to the device exists if a device is not maintained. Therefore, Mizuho OSI is notifying all customers of the potential risk and need for proper maintenance of the device. Users should pay particular attention to the tightness of all fasteners, review the device for any defects and/or any malfunctioning component and if found a repair must be made before use. To ensure a safe experience by both the healthcare staff and of the patient, these requirements must be established and practiced at your facility. Our long term correction is to continue to offer our full maintenance and warranty program and training classes. If you do not have a maintenance program and/or staff that has been trained on how to maintain the device, please contact Mizuho OSI’s Customer Resource Group to schedule a review of your device and/or training class (1‐800‐777‐4674, outside the USA 00+1‐510‐476‐8199). If you have any questions concerning this Correction Activity, require servicing or other related activities, please contact Keith Lindstrom, Director of Customer Resource Group for assistance (1‐800‐777‐4674, outside the USA 00+1‐510‐476‐8199). Sincerely,
Kirke Jayne Director of Regulatory and Quality
Phone: 510‐476‐8128 Fax: 510‐429‐9945
[email protected]
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URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION 2921578: 2921578-7/29/2011-001-C Z-0073-2012
Reference:
Mizuho OSI Modular Table Systems (including Modular Bases, Jackson Spinal, Imaging, Lateral, & Orthopedic Tops)
This form letter is a simple method for you to use to communicate with Mizuho OSI that you have received the above referenced Correction activity, reviewed the contents of the notification, have posted the notification in a prominent area, and communicated this message to all staff and potential users of this device. Please complete this form by filling in the information requested below and fax it to Mizuho OSI at: (FAX No.: 510‐429‐3000). If you do not have access to a fax machine, please return this form to Mizuho OSI through the regular mail. Mizuho OSI ATTN: Keith Lindstrom, Director of Customer Resource Group 30031 Ahern Avenue Union City, CA 94587‐1234 USA If you have any questions, please contact Keith Lindstrom, 510‐476‐8162. Hospital Name: Customer Name Reference Number on the Urgent Medical Device Correction: ##### Name of person completing this form:
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