Model Number X |
Device Problems
Entrapment of Device (1212); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 07/19/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device will not be returned for evaluation; the device was reportedly discarded.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event Description
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It was reported the procedure was performed to treat the right coronary artery with moderate calcification and mild tortuosity.When advancing the pressurewire x, wireless device to the target lesion, it became caught and was noted to be stuck.A micro catheter was inserted, and the pressurewire x was successfully removed.Upon removal, it was observed the tip of the device was kinked.Another pressurewire w was used to completed with procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history revealed no other similar complaints reported from this lot.The investigation determined that the reported entrapment and kink was likely related to circumstances of the procedure.It is likely that the pressurewire tip became entrapped within the vessel during advancement resulting in the tip becoming kinked.There was no damage noted to the wire prior to use indicating that the damage was not pre-existing and likely occurred during use.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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