Device analysis: 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.Water leaked from the hub with the dilator inserted.The dilator was removed, and the hemostatic valve was tightened with no water leaking 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.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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