H6: medical device problem code 2017 clarifier- failure to follow steps/instructions.The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the manufacturing records identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Reportedly, femoral imaging was not performed.It should be noted that the electronic perclose prostyle instructions for use (ifu), states: perform a femoral angiogram to verify the location of the puncture site.In this case, it is unknown if the reported ifu violation contributed to the reported difficulties.The reported difficulty and subsequent treatment appear to be related to an interaction of the device with patient anatomy or inability to maintain position/stability of the device during deployment due to circumstances of the procedure.Based on the information reviewed, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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