MEDTRONIC, INC EVEREST INFLATION DEVICE 30ATM; ADAPTOR, STOPCOCK, MANIFOLD, FITTING, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS
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Catalog Number AC3200 |
Device Problem
Unable to Obtain Readings (1516)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 04/04/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: the stop cock from the everest kit and mating devices used in the case were returned for analysis with the inflation device.The everest was connected to the stopcock and the stopcock to one of the non-medtronic balloon luers and a non-medtronic syringe was connected to the other luer of the stopcock.As received the gauge needle is at -0atm-.The plunger was pulled back, with fluid in the everest syringe body.The everest syringe body, tube and lure rotator/connector all appear undamaged and without defect.The connections were taken apart and pressure/inflation function was tested on the returned everest inflation device and the device holds full pressure for 3 minutes with no more than 10% loss meeting specification.No leaks were detected during pressure testing.The plunger was pulled back and the needle returned to red as required.The everest device was tested for needle functionality at different pressure values resulting in no failures.
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Event Description
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An everest inflation device was being used during a shunt pta procedure (i.E., vascular access intervention therapy).One 4.0x40mm non medtronic balloon and one 5.0x40mm non-medtronic balloon were used during this procedure also.The everest inflation device was removed from packaging per ifu.The device was inspected with no issue.During balloon inflation, the hand of the everest¿s pressure gauge did not move when fluoroscopy showed that the balloon was inflated.After several attempts, the everest worked as usual.Patient status is alive - no injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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