C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 NITINOL CORE GUIDEWIRE, .035", 3 CM, STRAIGHT, STIFF, 150 CM LENGTH; NITINOL GUIDEWIRE
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Catalog Number 150NSS35 |
Device Problems
Flaked (1246); Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)
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Patient Problems
Exposure to Body Fluids (1745); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 11/29/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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Event Description
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It was reported that when the guidewire was used for local anesthesia rigid endoscopic catheterization, the stent was found to be stuck, and when the guidewire was taken out and checked, it was found that the guidewire was barbed, and the guidewire was replaced again, and the barbs still appeared.After the catheterization was placed, the guidewire was replaced, and the situation still occurred, and finally the catheter was successfully placed after the new guidewire was replaced.It prolonged surgery and caused inability to successfully place the catheter.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event is confirmed manufacturing related.Visual evaluation noted received 3 photo samples.First and third photo sample shows top view of guidewire placed on white paper towel showcasing with guidewire being barbed.Second photo sample shows guidewire sitting on green background with slight indents of present on the guidewire.Based on photo samples received product does not meet specifications.Although an exact root cause could not be determined a potential root cause could be error of inspector.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The labelling review is not required as labelling would not have prevented the reported event.Section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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Event Description
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It was reported that when the guidewire was used for local anesthesia rigid endoscopic catheterization, the stent was found to be stuck, and when the guidewire was taken out and checked, it was found that the guidewire was barbed, and the guidewire was replaced again, and the barbs still appeared.After the catheterization was placed, the guidewire was replaced, and the situation still occurred, and finally the catheter was successfully placed after the new guidewire was replaced.It prolonged surgery and caused inability to successfully place the catheter.The user has been exposed to harmful substances, blood, or bodily fluids.
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