BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION WATCHMAN ACCESS SYSTEM; SYSTEM, APPENDAGE CLOSURE, LEFT ATRIAL
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Model Number 10374 |
Device Problem
Leak/Splash (1354)
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Patient Problem
Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888)
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Event Date 04/13/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that a hemostasis valve leak occurred.A left atrial appendage (laa) closure procedure was being performed.A double curve watchman access system (was) was positioned and the hemostasis valve could not be tightened, resulting in 5 ml of blood loss and 20ml of contrast agent leakage during the procedure.An 8f short sheath was also in the patient at the time of the event.The 8f short sheath was connected to the tip of the pigtail catheter into the was.The hemostasis valve could not be tightened on the 8f short sheath.The was was exchanged with a new was using the same 8f short sheath, and the procedure was successfully completed.No further patient complications were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by mfr.: the returned product consisted of a watchman access system (was) with the dilator in the sheath and blood in the device.Analysis of the dilator, hub/valve, tip and sheath included microscopic and visual inspection.Functional testing was completed by attaching a syringe filled with water, and positive/negative pressure was applied with the valve open and closed.The device was not able to be flushed properly.The device was not able to backflush, and air was not able to be purged from the device.The dilator was removed, and the hemostatic valve was tightened, and water leaked from the valve.The valve was removed and microscopically examined.The valve was found to have no damage.The threads of the hub and sheath were microscopically inspected and found damage to the threads on the sheath.A kink in the sheath was caused during analysis.There was no other damage or defect found on the remainder of the device.The reported hemostatic valve leak was confirmed.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a hemostasis valve leak occurred.A left atrial appendage (laa) closure procedure was being performed.A double curve watchman access system (was) was positioned and the hemostasis valve could not be tightened, resulting in 5 ml of blood loss and 20ml of contrast agent leakage during the procedure.An 8f short sheath was also in the patient at the time of the event.The 8f short sheath was connected to the tip of the pigtail catheter into the was.The hemostasis valve could not be tightened on the 8f short sheath.The was was exchanged with a new was using the same 8f short sheath, and the procedure was successfully completed.No further patient complications were reported.
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