Catalog Number 90182 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Embolus (1830)
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Event Date 09/09/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The subject device is not available.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent a mechanical thrombectomy procedure with the subject retriever for a clot located at the left middle cerebral artery m1 segment.During the procedure, embolization to new territory occurred.Approximately two days later the patient was discharged to hospice.No further information is available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device history record review confirms that the device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.The subject device is not available; therefore, functional testing as well as physical analysis cannot be performed.However, emboli is a known risk associated with endovascular procedures and is listed as such in the device directions for use (dfu).Therefore, an assignable cause of anticipated procedural complications was assigned to this event.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent a mechanical thrombectomy procedure with the subject retriever for a clot located at the left middle cerebral artery m1 segment.During the procedure, embolization to new territory occurred.Approximately two days later the patient was discharged to hospice.No further information is available.
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