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Model Number 2842 |
Device Problem
Fracture (1260)
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Patient Problem
Chest Pain (1776)
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Event Date 10/23/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that guidewire fracture occurred and the patient experienced chest pain.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and moderately calcified left anterior descending artery.A 190cm, straight-tip samurai guidewire was advanced to cross the lesion.However, during the procedure, the guidewire fractured.It took a very long time to cross the lesion, once the wire crossed the lesion the patient started having chest pain so the physician opted to continue with using the same guidewire.The wire was removed intact and no patient injury was reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by mfr: the device was returned for analysis.Examination of the returned product showed a large curve within approximately 15 mm from the distal tip and pitch elongation of 3 wraps of the coil.
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Event Description
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It was reported that guidewire fracture occurred and the patient experienced chest pain.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and moderately calcified left anterior descending artery.A 190cm, straight-tip samurai guidewire was advanced to cross the lesion.However, during the procedure, the guidewire fractured.It took a very long time to cross the lesion, once the wire crossed the lesion the patient started having chest pain so the physician opted to continue with using the same guidewire.The wire was removed intact and no patient injury was reported.
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