The device history record for this support catheter lot number has been reviewed.No issues or discrepancies were noted during this review that would have contributed to the reported event.The device met material, assembly, and quality control requirements.The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the reported device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.Csi id: (b)(4).
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When attempting to advance the vipercross support catheter, the catheter was torqued.The hub of the catheter fractured and became separated from the body of the catheter.The body of the catheter was removed from the patient, and the procedure continued.A second vipercross support catheter was used to complete the procedure.The patient experienced no consequences as a result of this event.
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