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Model Number 45007 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/02/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the catheter shaft was cracked/leaking.A 2.1mm jetstream xc atherectomy catheter was selected for use during lower limb extremity angiogram for claudication.During the procedure, during blades down mode, the jetstream catheter began leaking from a crack on the catheter shaft outside of the pedal sheath approximately 18 inches back from the catheter tip (outside of the patient).The catheter was able to be removed intact, and the procedure was completed using another device.There were no patient complications.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device eval by manufacturer: this 2.1mm jetstream xc atherectomy catheter was returned for analysis.Visual analysis found shaft damage located 41 cm and 43 cm from the tip.The device was set-up per the instructions for use (ifu) and the device ran as designed; however, there was a leak noticed at the 43 cm location.Inspection of the remainder of the device, apart from the observed damage, revealed no other damage or irregularities.Device analysis determined the condition of the returned device was consistent with the reported information, thus confirming the infusion line damage reported from the field.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the catheter shaft was cracked/leaking.A 2.1mm jetstream xc atherectomy catheter was selected for use during lower limb extremity angiogram for claudication.During the procedure, during blades down mode, the jetstream catheter began leaking from a crack on the catheter shaft outside of the pedal sheath approximately 18 inches back from the catheter tip (outside of the patient).The catheter was able to be removed intact, and the procedure was completed using another device.There were no patient complications.
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