D C54451 Medical Device Problem C63023 Defective Component Problem associated with a device component having flaws of dimensional deviations greater than acceptable for the intended use. Defective Component 2292 Problem associated with a device component having flaws of dimensional deviations greater than acceptable for the intended use. IMDRF:A0202 D C54451 Medical Device Problem C63250 Defective Device Problem associated with having flaws or dimensional deviations greater than acceptable for the intended use of the device. Defective Device 2588 Problem associated with having flaws or dimensional deviations greater than acceptable for the intended use of the device. IMDRF:A0203 D C54451 Medical Device Problem C63015 Device Damaged Prior to Use Problem associated with packaging or shipping damage prior to the use of a device. Device Damaged Prior to Use 2284 Problem associated with packaging or shipping damage prior to the use of the device. IMDRF:A0204 D C91800 Cause Investigation - Type of Investigation C139452 Testing of Patient Sample or Reference Material Using Manufacturer's Device The investigation employed relevant empirical testing of a patient sample or reference material using the device (usually an IVD) involved in the reported adverse event in order to support the identification of possible causes for the adverse event. Relevant testing would typically be based on test methods used for evaluating safety and performance as described in the latest relevant standards. Testing of Patient Sample or Reference Material Using Manufacturer's Device 4106 The investigation employed relevant empirical testing of a patient sample or reference material using the device (usually an IVD) involved in the reported adverse event in order to support the identification of possible causes for the adverse event. Relevant testing would typically be based on test methods used for evaluating safety and performance as described in the latest relevant standards. IMDRF:B08 D C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C50787 Undesired Nerve Stimulation Unintended reaction in nervous system caused by electrical stimulation. Undesired Nerve Stimulation 1980 Unintended reaction in nerve system caused by electrical stimulation. IMDRF:E0138 D C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C187283 Upper Respiratory Tract Injury Mechanical or chemical injuries to the upper airways, including trachea, pharynx and larynx. Upper Respiratory Tract Injury 4599 Mechanical or chemical injuries to the upper airways, including trachea, pharynx and larynx. IMDRF:E0753 D C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C50603 Implant Failure Malfunction of a medical implant. Failure of Implant 1924 Malfunction of a medical implant. IMDRF:E2107 D C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C187376 Inadequate Treatment/Disease Progression The worsening of a disease over time due to inadequate treatment. Inadequate Treatment/Disease Progression 4651 The worsening of a disease over time due to inadequate treatment. IMDRF:F1006 D C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C50912 Adverse Event without Patient Involvement No patient involvement when the adverse event occurred. No Patient Involvement 2645 No patient involvement when the adverse event occurred (for example happened during set-up or cleaning). IMDRF:F27 A C54451 Medical Device Problem C217073 Failure to Degrade Failure of a material to degrade, absorb, dissolve, etc. in an appropriate manner. Failure to Degrade 4084 Failure of a material to degrade, absorb, dissolve, etc. in an appropriate manner, when the material is expected to do so. IMDRF:A0416 A C54451 Medical Device Problem C217071 Unstable Impedance The impedance varies without being consistently too high or too low. Unstable Impedance 4085 The impedance varies without being consistently too high or too low. IMDRF:A072203 A C54451 Medical Device Problem C217072 Unexpected Deactivation Issue Problem associated with a device deactivating during use. Unexpected Deactivation 4086 Problem associated with a device deactivating during use. IMDRF:A150106 A C91800 Cause Investigation - Type of Investigation C217066 Testing of Patient Sample Using Manufacturer's Device Empirical testing of a patient sample using the device (usually an IVD) involved in the reported adverse event or an identical device. Testing of Patient Sample Using Manufacturer's Device 4123 The investigation employed relevant empirical testing of a patient sample using the device (usually an IVD) involved in the reported adverse event or an identical device. Relevant testing would typically be based on test methods used for evaluating safety and performance as described in the latest relevant standards. IMDRF:B26 A C91800 Cause Investigation - Type of Investigation C217067 Testing of Reference Material Using Manufacturer's Device Empirical testing of a reference material using the device (usually an IVD) involved in the reported adverse event or an identical device. Testing of Reference Material Using Manufacturer's Device 4124 The investigation employed relevant empirical testing of a reference material using the device (usually an IVD) involved in the reported adverse event or an identical device. Relevant testing would typically be based on test methods used for evaluating safety and performance as described in the latest relevant standards. IMDRF:B27 A C91800 Cause Investigation - Type of Investigation C217054 Device Lost in Transit The device has been returned by the user but not received for testing. Device Lost in Transit 4125 The actual device involved in the adverse event has been returned by the user but not received for testing. IMDRF:B28 A C91800 Cause Investigation - Type of Investigation C217074 Device Data not Available for Manufacturer Analysis Device data is not available for analysis by the manufacturer. Device Data not Available for Required Analysis 4126 Device data such as software logs are not available for analysis by the manufacturer IMDRF:B29 A C91800 Cause Investigation - Type of Investigation C217056 Device Image Analysis Review of images of the device, and/or procedural or diagnostic images. Analysis of Images 3300 The investigation involved review of images of the device, and/or procedural or diagnostic images. IMDRF:B30 A C91800 Cause Investigation - Type of Investigation C217060 Labeling Review A review of the reported information against the product labelling, including instructions for use. Labelling Review 36 A review of the reported information against the product labelling, including instructions for use was conducted to determine if the complaint resulted from inadequacies in the product labelling or a failure by the user to adhere to the labelling. Note: labelling review alone is not sufficient as an investigation for the incident. IMDRF:B31 A C91800 Cause Investigation - Type of Investigation C217068 Analysis of Service/Maintenance Records The analysis of the service history or maintenance records for the device involved. Analysis of Service/Maintenance Records 3316 The investigation involved the analysis of the service history or maintenance records for the device involved. IMDRF:B32 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C217079 Vasospasm Sudden and often, paroxysmal contractions of the muscular wall of blood vessels. Vasospasm 2128 Contraction of muscular walls of blood vessels IMDRF:E0522 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C217057 False Lumen Perfusion Post EVAR Persistent blood flow in the false lumen of a dissection following an endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) procedure. False Lumen Perfusion 4914 Persistent blood flow in the false lumen of a dissection following an endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) procedure. IMDRF:E0523 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C99019 Pneumopericardium The presence of air in the pericardial cavity. Causes include chest injury in adults, and respiratory distress syndrome in infants. Pneumopericardium 4915 A collection of air or gas in the pericardial cavity. IMDRF:E0628 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C37999 Palpitation An unpleasant sensation of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart. Palpitations 2467 The feeling of having a fast-beating, fluttering or pounding heart. IMDRF:E0629 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C217059 Mechanical Respiratory Tract Injury Mechanical injuries to the upper and/or lower airways. Mechanical Respiratory Tract Injury 4916 Mechanical injuries to the upper and/or lower airways. For chemical injuries or exposure use E170401 - Caustic/Chemical Burns or E2003 - Chemical Exposure IMDRF:E0759 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C2888 Atelectasis The collapse of part or the entire lung due to airway obstruction, infection, tumor, or general anesthesia. Atelectasis 4917 Incomplete expansion of a lung or a portion of a lung; or portion of the lung collapses or becomes airless, often due to a blockage in the airway. IMDRF:E0760 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C217061 Nasal Dryness Lack of moisture in the nasal mucosa. Nasal Dryness 4918 Lack of moisture in the nasal mucosa IMDRF:E0761 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C217076 Eye Strain/Fatigue A feeling of general eye weakness/fatigue. Eye Strain/Fatigue 4919 A feeling of general eye weakness/fatigue. (e.g. asthenopia). IMDRF:E0860 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C2944 Cholesteatoma A pathologic process characterized by the proliferation of keratinizing squamous epithelium resulting in the accumulation of keratin and cells in the middle ear and/or mastoid. It may be congenital or acquired. If left untreated, it may increase in size and destroy adjacent structures. Cholesteatoma 4920 An abnormal growth of skin cells in the middle ear, with or without infection. May be invasive and can erode neighboring structures including bone. IMDRF:E0911 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C35348 Ear Injury Trauma to the ear. Ear injury 4921 Injury to the outer, middle or inner ear. IMDRF:E0912 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C217077 Cerumen Impaction A buildup and/or blockage of earwax in the ear canal. Cerumen impaction 4922 A buildup and/or blockage of earwax in the ear canal. IMDRF:E0913 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C28228 Metabolic Acidosis Increased acidity in the blood secondary to acid base imbalance. Causes include diabetes, kidney failure and shock. Metabolic Acidosis 4923 An increase in the hydrogen ion concentration in the systemic circulation that results in an abnormally low serum bicarbonate level. IMDRF:E1213 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C3123 Hyperthyroidism Overactivity of the thyroid gland resulting in overproduction of thyroid hormone and increased metabolic rate. Causes include diffuse hyperplasia of the thyroid gland (Graves' disease), single nodule in the thyroid gland, and thyroiditis. The symptoms are related to the increased metabolic rate and include weight loss, fatigue, heat intolerance, excessive sweating, diarrhea, tachycardia, insomnia, muscle weakness, and tremor. Hyperthyroidism 4924 Abnormally high levels of thyroid hormone IMDRF:E1214 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C114478 Metabolic Alkalosis Abnormally increased pH levels in the blood due to excessive loss of acid and/or accumulation of base. Metabolic Alkalosis 4925 A disorder characterized by abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues. IMDRF:E1215 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C217053 Loose Skeletal Fragments in Synovial Joint Presence of fibrous, bony, cartilaginous or osseocartilaginous fragments in a synovial joint. Loose body in joint 4926 Presence of fibrous, bony, cartilaginous or osseocartilaginous fragments in a synovial joint. IMDRF:E1652 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C217058 Unspecified Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Problem A non-specific problem with the skin or subcutaneous tissue. Unspecified Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Problem 4927 The report describes a non-specific problem with the skin or subcutaneous tissue. Note: Please use "Appropriate Term / Code Not Available" if the report describes a specific problem but the relevant term does not exist. IMDRF:E1729 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C217069 Inappropriate Device Stimulation of Tissue Unintended reaction in a tissue caused by electrical stimulation. Inappropriate Device Stimulation of Tissue 4928 Unintended reaction in a tissue (e.g. nerve, muscle) caused by electrical stimulation IMDRF:E2131 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C217070 Medical Device Site Inflammation Inflammation local to an implanted or invasive medical device. Medical Device Site Inflammation 4929 Inflammation local to an implanted or invasive medical device. IMDRF:E2132 A C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C119203 Decreased Exercise Tolerance A reduction in the ability to perform or withstand activities that induce physical or mental exertion. Exercise capacity decreased 4930 Reduced ability of the body to perform strenuous activities IMDRF:E2352 A C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C217055 Emergency Hospital Transfer Patient required emergency transfer to a different facility because of the need for an additional level of care. Emergency Hospital Transfer 4658 Patient required emergency transfer to a different facility because of the need for an additional level of care. IMDRF:F0802 A C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C217062 Inappropriate Treatment Patient received treatment which was unnecessary or excessive. Inappropriate Treatment 4659 Patient received treatment which was unnecessary or excessive. This includes treatment following a false positive diagnosis and excessive stimulation or shock delivery. For drug or radiation overdose use F1005 or child term. IMDRF:F1009 A C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C217063 Inadequate Treatment Patient received inadequate or insufficient treatment of an appropriate type. Inadequate Treatment 4660 Patient received inadequate or insufficient treatment of an appropriate type. This includes inadequate stimulation or shock delivery. For inappropriate treatment use F1009. For drug or radiation underdose use F1004 or child term. IMDRF:F1010 A C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C217065 Ventilation Assistance Ventilation assistance or clinically significant extension of existing ventilation. Ventilation 4661 Patient required ventilation or clinically significant extension of existing ventilation IMDRF:F2309 A C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C217083 Disease Progression related to Device Performance The worsening of a disease over time related to device performance. Disease Progression 4662 The worsening of a disease over time related to device performance. IMDRF:F30 A C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C217078 Therapy Stopped Patient treatment aborted, or unable to be completed. Cancelled/Aborted Treatment/Therapy 4663 Patient treatment aborted, or unable to be completed. This applies to cases where there is no information whether the treatment will be carried out at a later time, or where it is known that treatment will not go ahead. If it is known that the treatment has been, or will be, carried out later then use F05 - Delay to Treatment/ Therapy IMDRF:F31 A C54577 Medical Device Component C217064 Feedthrough Capacitor A low-resistance channel between contact points on both sides of a circuit system. Feedthrough Capacitor 4782 A component used to carry a current from an enclosing. Ensures that hermeticity is maintained. IMDRF:G0201208 A C54577 Medical Device Component C50014 Solder Joint Device A connection between objects formed by solder. Solder Joint 511 Joint between electrical components, often to a printed circuit board IMDRF:G02041 C C91802 Cause Investigation - Investigation Conclusion C91872 Adverse Event Related to Patient Anatomy and/or Condition The patient's condition, disease or anatomy is demonstrably responsible for the adverse event and use of the device has neither caused nor otherwise influenced the adverse event. Adverse Event Related to Patient Anatomy and/or Condition 50 The patient's condition, disease or anatomy is demonstrably responsible for the adverse event and use of the device has neither caused nor otherwise influenced the adverse event. IMDRF:D1001 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C133578 Application Program Freezes or Fails to Launch Problem associated with an application program which freezes and/or fails to launch. Application Program Freezes or Fails to Launch 4031 Problem associated with an application program which freezes and/or fails to launch. IMDRF:A110201 C C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C50421 Surgical Procedure Cancelled Termination of a surgical intervention. Cancelled/Aborted Surgical Procedure 2563 Surgical procedure aborted, or unable to be completed. This applies to cases where there is no information whether the procedure will be carried out at a later time, or where it is known that surgery will not go ahead.If it is known that the procedure has been, or will be, carried out later then use F1909 - Surgical Procedure Delayed IMDRF:F1910 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C187282 Endoleak Persistent blood flow/pressure in the aneurysm sac following an endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) procedure. Clinical Endoleak 4843 The observed patient condition is persistent blood flow/pressure in the aneurysm sac following an endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) procedure. Where other patient signs and symptoms indicate the presence of an endoleak those signs and symptoms should be coded. IMDRF:E2121 C C91801 Cause Investigation - Investigation Findings C92043 Contamination of Device by Foreign Material from Environment A device that experienced problems due to ingress or coating of dust, dirt or other foreign material. Contamination of Device by Foreign Material from Environment 646 A device that experienced problems due to ingress or coating of dust, dirt or other foreign material IMDRF:C1502 C C91801 Cause Investigation - Investigation Findings C92040 Deformation/Distortion Problem Problems caused by changes in the shape or size of the device due to an applied force. This can be a result of tensile forces (pulling), compressive forces, shear, bending, knotting, or torsion. Deformation/Distortion Problem 3211 Problems caused by changes in the shape or size of the device due to an applied force. This can be a result of tensile forces (pulling), compressive forces, shear, bending, knotting, or torsion. IMDRF:C070601 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C62925 Device Damaged Prior to Receipt by User Problem associated with packaging or shipping damage prior to receipt by the user. Device Damaged Prior to Receipt by User 1570 Problem associated with packaging or shipping damage prior to receipt by the user. IMDRF:A0207 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C193377 Post-EVAR Endoleak Problem associated with persistent blood flow/pressure in the aneurysm sac following an endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) procedure. Device Endoleak 4074 The observed device problem is persistent blood flow/pressure in the aneurysm sac following an endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) procedure. Where other device problems lead to an endoleak the observed problems should be coded and E2121 selected as the E term. IMDRF:A050408 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C62872 Extracardiac stimulation Problem Problem associated with undesired pacemaker induced stimulation of extracardiac (muscle) tissue (e.g. diaphragm, pectoral or intercostal muscle). Extracardiac stimulation 1463 Problem associated with undesired pacemaker induced stimulation of extracardiac (muscle) tissue (e.g. diaphragm, pectoral or intercostal muscle) IMDRF:A071209 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C73503 Hyperresponsive to stimuli Higher perceptual capacity in one or more senses. Hyperresponsive to stimuli 4538 Increased sensitivity affecting one or more senses IMDRF:E0111 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C73504 Hyporesponsive to stimuli Lower perceptual capacity in one or more senses. Hyporesponsive to stimuli 2683 Decreased sensitivity affecting one or more senses IMDRF:E0110 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C187251 Intravalvular Regurgitation Problem associated with the escape or backward flow of blood through or across the valve. Intravalvular regurgitation 4068 Problem associated with the escape or backward flow of blood through or across the valve. Also known as transvalvular regurgitation IMDRF:A050406 C C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C172008 Non-Serious Injury/Illness/Impairment A mild injury, illness or impairment which can be treated with minimal or no intervention. Non-Serious Injury/Illness/Impairment 4613 A non-serious injury, illness or impairment which can be treated with minimal or no intervention, including monitoring only. IMDRF:F11 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C50706 Pressure Sore Death of tissue due to external pressure. Pressure Sore/Ulcer 2326 Damage to tissue due as a result of external pressure. IMDRF:E201401 C C91801 Cause Investigation - Investigation Findings C139521 Device Problem Related to Variant/Mutant Device performance affected by variant/mutant which is not covered in the labelling. Problem Related to Variant/Mutant 4236 Device performance affected by variant/mutant which is not covered in the labelling. IMDRF:C1403 C C91801 Cause Investigation - Investigation Findings C92055 Device Separation Problem Problems caused by the cut, tear, or fracture of a component, object, or material into two or more pieces including shear. Separation Problem 3252 Problems caused by the cut, tear, or fracture of a component, object, or material into two or more pieces including shear. IMDRF:C070603 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C193379 Unexpected Mode Switch A device switches mode unexpectedly e.g. back-up mode or electrocautery mode. Unexpected Mode Switch 4076 A device switches mode unexpectedly e.g. back-up mode or electrocautery mode. IMDRF:A0723 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C63013 Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem Problem associated with any deviations from the intended performance of the device that relate to the sequence of events for activation, positioning or separation of device. Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem 2906 Problem associated with any deviations from the intended performance of the device that relate to the sequence of events for activation, positioning or separation of device. Note: Deployment is synonymous with activation. IMDRF:A15 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C171950 Cardiovascular Dysfunction/Insufficiency Circulatory dysfunction and/or insufficiency due to a decrease in the force of the cardiac contractions and/or the tone of the vascular walls. Cardiovascular Dysfunction/Insufficiency 4445 Circulatory dysfunction/insufficiency due to a decrease in the force of the cardiac contractions and / or the tone of the vascular walls. Includes diastolic and systolic dysfunction. IMDRF:E0607 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C63010 Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare Problem associated with the user experiencing difficulty in preparing the device for use, even if the operation is being performed according to labeled instructions for use. This includes difficulty attaching or connecting parts together. Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare 1487 Problem associated with the user experiencing difficulty in preparing the device for use, even if the operation is being performed according to labeled instructions for use. This includes difficulty attaching or connecting parts together. IMDRF:A2201 C C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C198673 Additional or Unexpected Endoscopic Procedure The situation when a patient required an additional or unexpected endoscopic procedure. Endoscopic Diagnostic Procedure 4638 Patient required additional or unexpected endoscopic diagnostic procedure. IMDRF:F2202 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C187286 Eye Irritation A generic term used to describe abnormal sensations that bother the eyes like dryness, itchiness, burning, grittiness and excessive blinking. Eye Irritation 4803 A generic term used to describe abnormal sensations that bother the eyes like dryness, itchiness, burning, grittiness and excessive blinking. IMDRF:E0845 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C50417 Failure To Anastomose Failure of a surgically-induced connection between tubular structures in the body. Failure to Anastomose 1028 Failure of a surgically-induced connection between tubular structures in the body. Includes Anastomotic Leakage IMDRF:E2108 C C54577 Medical Device Component C193447 Firmware Computer instructions and data that reside as read-only software on that device. The computer cannot modify such software during processing. Firmware 4777 Computer instructions and data that reside as read-only software on that device. The computer cannot modify such software during processing. IMDRF:G0200804 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C34620 Foreign Body Extraneous material within the body. Foreign Body In Patient 2687 An occurrence involving any object including device and/or fragments of device being left unintentionally in the body. This includes devices left in the body as part of risk mitigation or surgical bailout procedures since their presence or location is not as originally intended. IMDRF:E2008 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C76121 Human-Device Interface Issue Problem associated with the user experiencing difficulty operating or otherwise interacting with the device, even if the operation is being performed according to labeled instructions for use. Human-Device Interface Problem 2949 Problem associated with the user experiencing difficulty operating or otherwise interacting with the device, even if the operation is being performed according to labeled instructions for use. IMDRF:A22 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C50588 Hyperemia The presence of an increased amount of blood in a part or organ; engorgement. Hyperemia 1904 The presence of an increased amount of blood in a part or organ; engorgement or bloodshot IMDRF:E2322 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C26800 Hypothyroidism Abnormally low levels of thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism 4860 Abnormally low levels of thyroid hormone IMDRF:E1212 C C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C171994 Inadequate/Inappropriate Treatment or Diagnostic Exposure due to Device Patient did not receive intended treatment from a device or received inadequate treatment as a consequence of device performance. Inadequate/Inappropriate Treatment or Diagnostic Exposure 4610 Patient did not receive intended treatment from a device or received inadequate treatment as a consequence of device performance. This includes inadequate/inappropriate electrical stimulation or radiation dosage during procedures. IMDRF:F10 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C78377 Intraoperative Cardiac Injury Damage to the heart during a surgical procedure. Intraoperative Cardiac Injury 4855 An intraoperative event that results in damage to, or abnormal function of, the heart. For valvular injury, use E0624 - Intraoperative Cardiac Valve Injury IMDRF:E0627 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C193390 Intraoperative Cardiac Valve Injury An intraoperative event that causes abnormal valve function; this is usually a tear in the leaflet or the chordae tendinae. Intraoperative Cardiac Valve Injury 4852 An intraoperative event that results in damage to, or abnormal function of, a heart valve. E.g. a tear in the leaflet or the chordae tendinae. IMDRF:E0624 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C63058 Leak/Splash Problem associated with the escape or ingress of a liquid (including blood and bodily fluids), gas or radiation from or into a vessel or container. Leak/Splash 1354 Problem associated with the escape or ingress of a liquid (including blood and bodily fluids), gas or radiation from or into a vessel or container. IMDRF:A0504 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C63041 Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem Problem associated with any deviations from the intended performance of the device that appear to relate to the manufacturing, packaging or shipping processes. Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem 2975 Problem associated with any deviations from the intended performance of the device that appear to relate to the manufacturing, packaging or shipping processes. IMDRF:A02 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C62847 Material Too Rigid or Stiff Problem associated with undesired rigidity of device material (resisting deformation in response to an applied force). Material Too Rigid or Stiff 1544 Problem associated with undesired rigidity of device material (resisting deformation in response to an applied force). IMDRF:A040607 C C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C171940 Additional Medication Required Patient required additional medication or additional dose of existing medication. Medication Required 4644 Patient required new/additional medication or additional dose of existing medication. IMDRF:F2303 C C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C206541 Problem Identified Before Clinical Use/Exposure The adverse event occurred during or immediately prior to a clinical procedure, but the problem was identified and corrected before harm could be caused. Problem identified before clinical use/exposure 4656 The adverse event occurred during or immediately prior to a clinical procedure, but the problem was identified and corrected before harm could be caused. E.g.1. an IVD gave a false reading but it was recognized as incorrect before treatment decisions were made and without any clinically significant delay to diagnosis; E.g.2. a surgical device malfunctioned during pre-use checks and the malfunction was corrected or an alternative device was available without any clinically significant delay to the procedure. IMDRF:F2601 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C50717 Purulent Discharge Pus-containing fluid that is draining from an orifice or wound. Purulent Discharge 1812 A flow or draining of pus or exudate from an orifice or wound. IMDRF:E231501 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C62844 Self-Activation or Keying Problem associated with the unexpected or unintended activation of the device or a device function. Self-Activation or Keying 1557 Problem associated with the unexpected or unintended activation of the device or a device function. For Unintended Power Up use A070804 IMDRF:A150104 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C26912 Vasculitis An inflammatory process involving the wall of the vessels (large, medium, or small-sized vessels). The inflammatory process may cause necrosis or formation of granulomas in the vascular wall. It may be the result of an autoimmune disorder, infection, or malignancy. Representative examples include polyarteritis nodosa, temporal arteritis, Wegener granulomatosis, Kawasaki disease, Takayasu arteritis, and Henoch-Schonlein purpura. Vasculitis 2004 Inflammation of any one of the blood vessels, including the arteries, veins, and rest of the vasculature system in the body. IMDRF:E0512 C C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C206543 Accidental Substance Exposure Unintended exposure to a substance. Accidental Exposure to Substance 4654 Unintended exposure of the patient and/or healthcare providers to drugs or other substances. This can include any exposure routes such as skin, mucous membranes, and respiratory. IMDRF:F1008 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C193465 Ambulation or Postural Difficulties Any persistent problem with walking, gait or maintaining posture (sitting, standing). Ambulation or Postural Difficulties 2544 Any persistent problem with walking, gait or maintaining posture (sitting, standing). IMDRF:E2302 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C172078 Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term/Code Not Available The clinical signs, symptoms and conditions are not adequately described by any other term. Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available 4581 The clinical signs, symptoms and conditions are not adequately described by any other term. Note: this code must not be used unless there is no other feasible code. The preferred term should be documented when submitting an adverse event report. This information will be used to determine if a new term should be added to the code table. IMDRF:E2402 C C54577 Medical Device Component C171943 Appropriate Component Term/Code Not Available The parts, components, or sub-assemblies are not adequately described by any other term. Appropriate Component Term/Code Not Available 4756 The parts, components, or sub-assemblies are not adequately described by any other term. Note: this code must not be used unless there is no other feasible code. The preferred term should be documented when submitting an adverse event report. This information will be used to determine if a new term should be added to the code table. IMDRF:G07002 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C64343 Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available A device problem is not adequately described by any other term. Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available 3191 The device problem is not adequately described by any other term. Note: this code must not be used unless there is no other feasible code. The preferred term should be documented when submitting an adverse event report. This information will be used to determine if a new term should be added to the code table. IMDRF:A27 C C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C171944 Appropriate Health Impact Term/Code Not Available There is no appropriate Health Impact term or code. Appropriate Health Impact Term/Code Not Available 4650 The Health Impact is not adequately described by any other term. Note: this code must not be used unless there is no other feasible code. The preferred term should be documented when submitting an adverse event report. This information will be used to determine if a new term should be added to the code table. IMDRF:F28 C C91802 Cause Investigation - Investigation Conclusion C139469 Appropriate Investigation Conclusion Term/Code Not Available The concluded cause is not adequately described by any other term. Appropriate Investigation Conclusion Term/Code Not Available 4316 The concluded cause is not adequately described by any other term. Note: This code must not be used unless there is no other feasible code. The preferred term should be documented when submitting an adverse event report. This information will be used to determine if a new term should be added to the code table. IMDRF:D17 C C91801 Cause Investigation - Investigation Findings C139466 Appropriate Investigation Findings Term/Code Not Available Problem is not adequately described by any other term. Appropriate Investigation Findings Term/Code Not Available 4247 Problems is not adequately described by any other term. Note: This code must not be used unless there is no other feasible code. The preferred term should be documented when submitting an adverse event report. This information will be used to determine if a new term should be added to the code table. IMDRF:C22 C C91802 Cause Investigation - Investigation Conclusion C139481 Cause Traced to Missing or Inadequate Safety Measures Problems traced to inadequate design or complete lack of safety measures leading to device malfunction or unintended properties of the device including possible hazards for persons using the device. Cause Traced to Missing or Inadequate Safety Measures 4305 Problems traced to inadequate design or complete lack of safety measures leading to device malfunction or unintended properties of the device including possible hazards for persons using the device. IMDRF:D0105 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C63213 Electrostatic Discharge Problem Problem associated with the discharge of electricity between two bodies previously electrically charged. Electrostatic Discharge 2149 Problem associated with the discharge of electricity between two bodies previously electrically charged. IMDRF:A0717 C C91801 Cause Investigation - Investigation Findings C92047 Electrostatic Discharge Identified Problems due to sudden and momentary bursts of electrical current flowing between two objects at different electrical potentials. Electrostatic Discharge Identified 648 Problems due to sudden and momentary bursts of electrical current flowing between two objects at different electrical potentials. IMDRF:C0302 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C50530 Diabetic Ketoacidosis The metabolic condition resulted from uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, in which the shift of acid-base status of the body toward the acid side because of loss of base or retention of acids other than carbonic acid is accompanied by the accumulation of ketone bodies in body tissues and fluids. Elevated ketones/Diabetic Ketoacidosis 2364 Elevated ketones, including metabolic acidosis produced by accumulation of ketone bodies resulting from uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. IMDRF:E120501 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C172080 Imprecise or Erratic Results Erroneous/discrepant results which combine high/low and/or positive/negative results. Imprecise or Erratic Results 4059 Reports of erroneous/discrepant results which combine high/low and/or positive/negative results. This term is not to be selected where reports indicate consistently high or low or false positive or false negative results. IMDRF:A090813 C C54577 Medical Device Component C187378 Insufficient Component Information to Classify Device There is not yet enough information available to classify the medical device component. Insufficient Component Information 4776 There is not yet enough information available to classify the medical device component. IMDRF:G07003 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C172136 Insufficient Device Problem Information for Adverse Event Not yet enough information available to classify the device problem from the adverse event. Insufficient Device Problem Information 3190 An adverse event appears to have occurred but there is not yet enough information available to classify the device problem. IMDRF:A26 C C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C172138 Insufficient Information to Classify Health Impact Not enough information available to classify the health impact. Insufficient Health Impact Information 4648 It is not clear whether any health impact occurred, or health impact appears to have occurred, but there is not yet enough information available to classify the health impact. IMDRF:F24 C C91801 Cause Investigation - Investigation Findings C92072 Loss of Power Identified A device that experienced problems due to a loss in the power supply. Loss of Power Identified 610 A device that experienced problems due to a loss in the power supply. IMDRF:C020702 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C78255 Device-Related Infection Infection local to an implanted or invasive medical device. Medical device site infection 4845 Infection local to an implanted or invasive medical device. IMDRF:E2123 C C91801 Cause Investigation - Investigation Findings C139508 Missing or Inadequate Safety Measures Identified Safety measures are inadequately applied or missing. Missing or Inadequate Safety Measures Identified 4227 Safety measures are inadequately applied or missing. IMDRF:C1208 C C91801 Cause Investigation - Investigation Findings C139509 Premature Indicator Activation Identified A system intended to indicate the device status was triggered prematurely. Premature Indicator Activation Identified 4224 A system intended to indicate the device status was triggered prematurely. IMDRF:C1205 C C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C50823 Prolonged Surgery Surgery that is lengthy or that takes longer than anticipated. Prolonged Surgery 4632 Surgery that takes longer than anticipated. IMDRF:F1908 C C91801 Cause Investigation - Investigation Findings C92101 Radiofrequency Interference Identified Problems due to radiofrequency interference. RFI is a disturbance that affects an electrical circuit due to either electromagnetic conduction or electromagnetic radiation emitted from an external source. Radiofrequency Interference (RFI) Identified 611 Problems due to radiofrequency interference. RFI is a disturbance that affects an electrical circuit due to either electromagnetic conduction or electromagnetic radiation emitted from an external source. IMDRF:C0305 C C91801 Cause Investigation - Investigation Findings C139512 Reset Problem Identified The device does not reset properly. Reset Problem Identified 4225 The device does not reset properly. IMDRF:C1206 C C91801 Cause Investigation - Investigation Findings C139495 Unintended Compatibility Identified The device was confirmed to be compatible with another device with which the device is intended to be incompatible. Unintended Compatibility Identified 4207 The device was confirmed to be compatible with another device with which the device is intended to be incompatible. IMDRF:C0404 C C54451 Medical Device Problem C63264 Use of Incorrect Control/Treatment Settings Problem associated with the use of the device in terms of inappropriate or incorrect control settings or incorrect treatment parameters for the device's specified operation and/or intended use. Use of Incorrect Control/Treatment Settings 1126 Problem associated with the use of the device in terms of inappropriate or incorrect control settings or incorrect treatment parameters for the device's specified operation and/or intended use. IMDRF:A2302 C C91801 Cause Investigation - Investigation Findings C92132 Wireless Communication Problem Identified Communications problems between devices within a wireless system. Wireless Communication Problem Identified 3248 Communications problems between devices within a wireless system. IMDRF:C040102 C C171094 Health Effects - Health Impact C15189 Biopsy Procedure The removal of tissue specimens or fluid from the living body for microscopic examination, performed to establish a diagnosis. Biopsy 4637 Patient required removal of tissue or fluid specimen to establish a diagnosis. IMDRF:F2201 C C54450 Health Effects - Clinical Signs and Symptoms or Conditions C113451 Have Increased Appetite Question A question about whether an individual has or had increased appetite. Increased Appetite 4570 Intense desire for food. IMDRF:E2307