Model Number 35615 |
Device Problem
Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/06/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Patient identifier: (b)(6).Age at time of event: 18 years or older.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the marker was not visible.An accustick ii was selected for use.During the procedure, it was noted that the distal radiopaque marker was not visible on imaging.The device was removed and checked under imaging externally, it was identified that the marker was located in the middle of the needle shaft rather at the distal tip.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A1.Patient identifier: mrn: (b)(6).A2.Age at time of event: 18 years or older.Device evaluated by manufacturer: the device was returned for analysis.Visual inspection revealed the ro marker was in the device middle section.The device was inspected under microscope and rag marks were observed along the device.These marks are located in the space between the correct ro marker position and the current position.It is important to mention that evidence of correct ro marker colocation was observed at device distal end section.The device was measured in order to confirm the correct ro marker position and it was in wrong position.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the marker was not visible.An accustick ii was selected for use.During the procedure, it was noted that the distal radiopaque marker was not visible on imaging.The device was removed and checked under imaging externally, it was identified that the marker was located in the middle of the needle shaft rather at the distal tip.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications reported.It was further reported that there was no visual issue/damage noted on the device prior to use.The procedure was completed using a replacement device and the patient was fine post procedure.
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