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Model Number 45007 |
Device Problems
Difficult to Advance (2920); Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 06/24/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the jetstream catheter was torn.A jetstream xc catheter, 2.1mm, was selected for use in an atherectomy procedure in the superficial femoral artery(sfa)/tibial peroneal trunk (tpt).During the procedure, when the device was through the tpt vessel, the outer sheath of the jetstream device tore.This tear caused fluid to spray out of the catheter and it was no longer able to be advanced.The device was removed.The procedure was completed via balloon angioplasty.No patient complications were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by mfr:the device returned to boston scientific consisted of a jetstream xc-2.1 atherectomy catheter.The device was visually and microscopically examined for any damage.Visual examination showed multiple catheter shaft damage in the form of buckling.The device showed a burst infusion sheath 18cm from the strain relief.Inspection of the remainder of the device, apart from the observed damage, revealed no other damage or irregularities.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the jetstream catheter was torn.A jetstream xc catheter, 2.1mm, was selected for use in an atherectomy procedure in the superficial femoral artery(sfa)/tibial peroneal trunk (tpt).During the procedure, when the device was through the tpt vessel, the outer sheath of the jetstream device tore.This tear caused fluid to spray out of the catheter and it was no longer able to be advanced.The device was removed.The procedure was completed via balloon angioplasty.No patient complications were reported.
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