As reported, the 6f adroit extra back-up 3 (xb 3) guiding catheter was introduced through the artery there was no resistance; but it was seen that it did not go up; and when it was taken out, the blue cover was undone, and the wire could be seen.When the device was inserted through the artery, more force than usual was needed, and the blue outer material of the catheter fell apart.The artery was then aspirated to remove the remains of the blue plastic.There was no reported patient injury.The device was being used for acute obstruction due to infarction.Lesion calcification and tortuosity are unknown; there was seventy percent (70%) stenosis.The intended procedure was reported to be post infarction treatment.The product was stored, handled, and prepped according to the instructions for use (ifu).Prior to opening the package, the curve did not seem correct to the material description.There was no difficulty experienced in prepping the device.There was no difficulty removing the device from the sterile packaging.The patient was not hospitalized or require extended hospitalization because of this event.The device is expected to be returned for evaluation.Three (3) pictures of the device were provided for review.
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