It was reported to aesculap ag that a pas-port proximal anastomosis system (part # fc700su) was used during an off-pump coronary artery bypass (opcab) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.According to the complainant, during the procedure, a pasport system was used, however, after rotating the knob, only a hole was made in the aorta and bleeding occurred.The saphenous vein graft (svg) was removed from the tip of pps bady, and then the procedure was completed using the side clamp.An additional medical intervention was necessary.Although requested, additional information has not been made available.The adverse event is filed under aag reference (b)(4).
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Investigation results: as of the date of this report the complaint product was not provided for investigation.Therefore, a thorough investigation is not possible.Batch history review due to the fact that no lot number was provided, a review of the device history records for the complained device is not possible.Conclusion and measures / preventive measures: based upon the investigation results a clear root cause conclusion cannot be drawn.There is no indication for a material-, manufacturing- or design-related failure.In the event that the complaint product will be provided for investigation in the future, an update of this report will be provided unsolicited.Based upon the investigations results a capa is not necessary.
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