One bipolar pacing catheter with attached monoject 1.3 cc limited volume syringe was returned for evaluation.Continuity testing confirmed a full open condition in the proximal circuit.The distal circuit was found to be continuous.A cut down of the catheter body was performed just proximal of the proximal electrode to expose the pacing lead wires.The proximal lead wire was found to be broken at 2.7 cm from the catheter tip and insulation was not present at the broken section.The proximal circuit was found to be continuous from the broken lead wire to the proximal connector pin and from the broken lead wire to the proximal electrode.The balloon inflated clear and concentric with 1.3 cc air and remained inflated for 5 minutes without leakage.No visible damage from the catheter body, balloon, windings, or returned syringe was observed.Balloon inflation test was performed using returned syringe with 1.3 cc air by holding the balloon under water.Visual examination was performed under microscope at 20x magnification and with the unaided eyes.A device history record review was completed and documented that device met all specifications upon distribution.Customer report of pacing issue was confirmed during the analysis.An investigation has been initiated to consider any potential manufacturing factors that may have contributed to this complaint and implement any necessary corrective actions.Swan-ganz pacing thermodilution (td) catheters serve as diagnostic and therapeutic tools in the management of critically ill patients.There are multiple failure modes that may require the exchange of a pacing catheter.Since proper functioning of the pacing catheter depends on the electrical continuity of its electrodes and internal wires, care should be exercised when handling the catheter.Stretching, kinking, or forceful wiping of the catheter may result in damage.After stable pacing has been confirmed, the proximal end of the catheter should be secured to the insertion site to prevent undue movement that could result in tip dislodgment and loss of capture, or catheter migration.Care should be taken not to kink the catheter body when securing it.In this complaint, it could not be determined if procedural factors or device handling may have contributed to the reported event.Complaint histories for all reported events are reviewed against trending control limits on a monthly basis, and any excursions above the control limits are assessed and documented as part of this monthly review.
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It was reported that the swan ganz catheter was unable to pace from the beginning of use.Also, it was unable to obtain an electrocardiogram.When the catheter was replaced, the problem was solved.It is unknown if the patient had cardiac conduction defect or what kind of surgery/examination the catheter was used.Patient demographic information requested but unavailable.There were no patient complications reported.
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