Catalog Number ESBE-42-81-T-PF |
Device Problems
Leak/Splash (1354); Torn Material (3024)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 11/13/2014 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Similar to device under 510(k): p070016.Summary of investigational findings: visual inspection found captor valve torn which is assumed to be the root cause of this event.Based on what is reported and the results of the investigation unknown how and when the disk was torn, however this tearing of discs most likely happened somewhere during the procedure.Internal actions have been initiated.No evidence to suggest that this device was not manufactured according to specifications.Cook medical will continue to monitor for similar events.
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Event Description
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Description of event according to initial reporter: to place the extension to treat type i endoleak, the user prepared zenith tx2 taa endovascular graft taa ancillary component distal extension.However he could not flush the delivery system enough due to large amount of leakage from the hemostatic valve.He gave up on using the device and performed ballooning again.The endoleak was resolved by the ballooning and the procedure was completed.Patient outcome: the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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