COOK INC BEACON TIP TORCON NB ADVANTAGE ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER; DQO CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, DIAGNOSTIC
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Catalog Number HNBR5.0-35-90-P-NS-RBT |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Difficult to Remove (1528); Stretched (1601)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/02/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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Event Description
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As reported, during a procedure involving embolization of the pelvic artery, a beacon tip torcon nb advantage angiographic catheter became stuck in the patient.Toward the end of the case, the physician attempted to use an unknown microcatheter and wire and upon advancing the micro system, the devices became stuck.The physician torqued the complaint device in an attempt to unstick it.Access was obtained in the opposite side and a snare was used to snare the tip of the catheter to release it, prolonging the case.There was no harm to the patient.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Additional information: b5 this report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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Event Description
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Additional information was received 20feb2024.The anatomy was very tortuous.The beacon tip catheter had been used a lot throughout the case with ease; however, it became difficult to advance and remove the catheter toward the end of the case.
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Event Description
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Upon return and evaluation of the device on 15apr2024, the catheter was stretched and separated.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.Summary of event: as reported, during a procedure involving embolization of the pelvic artery, a beacon tip torcon nb advantage angiographic catheter became stuck in the patient.Toward the end of the case, the physician attempted to use an unknown microcatheter and wire and upon advancing the micro system, the devices became stuck.The physician torqued the complaint device in an attempt to unstick it.Access was obtained in the opposite side and a snare was used to snare the tip of the catheter to release it, prolonging the case.There was no harm to the patient.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.Additional information was received 20feb2024.The anatomy was very tortuous.The beacon tip catheter had been used a lot throughout the case with ease; however, it became difficult to advance and remove the catheter toward the end of the case.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), and quality control procedures were conducted during the investigation.A visual inspection of the complaint device was also conducted.The complaint device was returned to cook for investigation.The catheter was received in two segments.The proximal segment measured 52-centimeters and the distal segment measured 44.1-centimeters.The black tip was stretched and elongated, measuring approximately 4.5-centimeters.A document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device history record found no relevant non-conformances on the lot.A review of complaint history found no additional complaints for this lot number.The product ifu states ¿if resistance is encountered during manipulation, stop and determine the cause before proceeding any further.¿ a review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.The information provided upon review of the dmr, dhr, ifu, and investigation of the returned device suggests that there is evidence the device was manufactured to specification.There is no evidence of non-conforming devices in-house or in the field.Based on the information provided and the results of the investigation, cook has concluded that the patient¿s very tortuous anatomy contributed to this event.Reportedly, the catheter was used ¿a lot¿ throughout the case; however, became difficult to advance and remove toward the end of the case.The risk analysis for this failure mode was reviewed and no additional escalation was required.The appropriate personnel have been notified and cook will continue to monitor for similar events.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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