It was reported that during a cryo ablation procedure, the sheath was kinked at the distal end.Additionally, a tear and leak were observed in the sheath.The sheath was replaced with resolve, and the case was completed with cryo.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Product event summary: the flexcath advance sheath with lot number 75431 was returned and analyzed.Visual inspection of the sheath showed the device was kinked on the shaft 1.7695 inches from the tip of the sheath.Functional testing indicated the reported problem with the sheath was not reproducible and deflection worked as per specification.Dissection did not show any breakage of the pull wire.In conclusion, the sheath failed the inspection due to the kink.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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