It was reported that the radiopaque marker was not in the position.An accustick ll catheter was selected for use for a percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage procedure.During preparation, it was found out that the radiopaque marker was marked only in the proximal portion of the catheter, when it is normally marked on the distal section.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No complications reported.
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Device evaluated by manufacturer: the device was returned for analysis.One accustick device was returned for analysis (cannula, dilator, sheath, introducer needle and stylet.).No visual damages were observed with the cannula, dilator, introducer needle and stylet.Residues in the distal section of the dilator indicates use and handling of the device.The tip of the sheath is damaged and the ro marker has been pushed proximally approximately 3.5 cm toward the hub.Marker impression on the sheath surface indicates the ro marker had been properly assembled and swaged onto the distal end.
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It was reported that the radiopaque marker was not in the position.An accustick ll catheter was selected for use for a percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage procedure.During preparation, it was found out that the radiopaque marker was marked only in the proximal portion of the catheter, when it is normally marked on the distal section.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No complications reported.
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