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Model Number 45007 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Leak/Splash (1354); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/21/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the infusion line broke and leaked during the procedure.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in a mildly tortuous and severely calcified vessel of the lower extremity.A jetstream xc catheter, 2.1mm was selected for the atherectomy procedure to treat the peripheral arterial disease.During the procedure, however, as the device was advanced through the sheath, the physician was sprayed with a fluid mist.It appeared the outer layer of the jetstream xc catheter broke and was spraying saline when the device was activated.The portion that was compromised was still outside of the body at the time of the break.The device was removed intact as a whole unit and replaced with a device from a different batch.There were no patient complications reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by manufacturer: the device returned to boston scientific consisted of a jetstream xc-2.4 atherectomy catheter.The device was visually examined for any shaft damage.Visual and microscopic examination showed a kink/buckling located 49cm from the tip.The device showed a burst infusion sheath on the catheter shaft located 51cm to 53cm from the tip.The device was inserted into the console and set up per the ifu.The device ran as designed; however, the device leaked fluid during functional testing at the burst infusion sheath location.Inspection of the remainder of the device, apart from the observed damage, revealed no other damage or irregularities.The complaint of the device having shaft damage was confirmed.
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