Event summary: the patient data files showed eleven injections were performed with catheter 2af284/56483-3 and showed temperature was not able to go below -35 degrees celsius at the first and second injections.Upon visual inspection of flexcath sheath 4fc12/69967-075, results showed the device was intact with no apparent issues.Functional testing of the sheath confirmed the hemostatic valve was leaking.Air bubbles were observed through the valve.It was suspected that the valve disk was torn.In conclusion, the reported air ingress issue has been confirmed through testing.The sheath failed the returned product inspection due to a leaking hemostatic valve.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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