Model Number EP003994S |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 12/21/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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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Event Description
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It was reported that during a radiofrequency (rf) procedure, skiving occurred when inserting the needle into the sheath.The sheath was replaced.The case was completed with rf.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product event summary: the needle (b)(4) with lot number 215947562 was returned and analyzed.Visual inspection of the needled showed the device was intact with no apparent issues.It is possible that the tip of the needle was not fully retracted within the stylet portion contributing to the skiving of the dilator.In conclusion, the reported skiving could not be confirmed through testing.The needle passed the returned product inspection as per specification.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product event summary: the transseptal needle, (b)(4) with lot number 215947562, was returned and analyzed.Visual inspection of the needled showed the device was intact with no apparent issues.It is possible that the tip of the needle was not fully retracted within the stylet portion contributing to the skiving of the dilator.The reported skiving issue could not be confirmed through testing; however, it is plausible that skiving occurred as there is a compatibility issue with the needle and a competitor sheath.The cause of the issue was not established.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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