Catalog Number 11006-39 |
Device Problem
Torn Material (3024)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 11/28/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.The device is expected to be returned for evaluation.It has not yet been received.A follow up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event Description
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It was reported that when the omnilink elite 10 x 39 x 80 balloon expandable stent system was being placed over a non-abbott.035 guide wire, the wire went through the shaft of the omnilink elite.This occurred prior to entering the patient.The stent system was removed from the wire and a new omnilink elite was used to complete the procedure.There was no reported adverse patient effect.There was no reported clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Evaluation summary: visual inspections were performed on the returned device.The reported tear was confirmed.It is likely that the shaft was bent during back loading of the guide wire causing the wire to puncture through the shaft.The investigation determined that the reported tear was due to operational context.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents from this lot.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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