Product event summary: the catheter, (b)(4) with lot number: fa71614 was returned and analyzed.External visual inspection of the catheter showed the device was intact with no apparent issues.The returned catheter passed performance tests.The product issue reported (temperature issue) is not likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury; however, the risk of the patient being under general anesthesia without full therapeutic effect is the adverse event being reported.The decision to abort the procedure without use of alternate therapy was based upon the medical judgment of the physician.The catheter passed the returned product inspection.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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