Model Number 2213-02 |
Device Problem
Material Separation (1562)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/08/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the radiopaque marker was missing.A 130cm truselect microcatheter was selected for use in a y90 mapping procedure.During insertion it was observed that the microcatheter did not have a radiopaque marker.A new microcatheter was opened, which did have the radiopaque marker.The procedure was completed.No patient complications were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device eval by manufacturer: the 130cm truselect microcatheter was returned to boston scientific for analysis.The device was visually and microscopically inspected for any damage or irregularities.The device showed that it was in the body due to the blood on the device.The device showed that it was separated at the distal end located 126.9cm from the hub.The separation at this location did reveal that the marker band was missing.Device analysis determined the condition of the returned device was consistent with the reported information.The device was separated, and the marker band was missing.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the radiopaque marker was missing.A 130cm truselect microcatheter was selected for use in a y90 mapping procedure.During insertion it was observed that the microcatheter did not have a radiopaque marker.A new microcatheter was opened, which did have the radiopaque marker.The procedure was completed.No patient complications were reported.
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