Catalog Number 90238 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Vasoconstriction (2126)
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Event Date 10/06/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The subject was disposed of by the user facility.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a thrombectomy procedure, a vasospasm occurred when the balloon guide catheter was placed and after the microcatheter (subject device) was being advanced.The vessel spasm was resolved with medication.The user facility indicated that in spite of the event, the procedure was successfully completed.At 30 days follow up, the patient was reported to have a modified rankin scale of 2.The reported event was assessed as highly related to the procedure and possibly related to the device(s).No further information is available.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a thrombectomy procedure, a vasospasm occurred when the balloon guide catheter was placed and after the microcatheter (subject device) was being advanced.The vessel spasm was resolved with medication.The user facility indicated that in spite of the event, the procedure was successfully completed.At 30 days follow up, the patient was reported to have a modified rankin scale of 2.The reported event was assessed as highly related to the procedure and possibly related to the device(s).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 was not available; therefore, a visual inspection as well as a functional evaluation could not be performed.Vasospasm is a known risk associated with endovascular procedures and is noted as such in the device directions for use (dfu); therefore, anticipated in nature.However, because the device was not returned the exact cause for the difficulties encountered with the device cannot be definitively determined.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a thrombectomy procedure, a vasospasm occurred when the balloon guide catheter was placed and after the microcatheter (subject device) was being advanced.The vessel spasm was resolved with medication.The user facility indicated that in spite of the event, the procedure was successfully completed.At 30 days follow up, the patient was reported to have a modified rankin scale of 2.The reported event was assessed as highly related to the procedure and possibly related to the device(s).No further information is available.
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