(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.The additional rotating hemostatic valve referenced is being filed under a separate medwatch report#.Evaluation summary: the device was returned for analysis.Visual, dimensional, and functional inspections were performed on the returned device.The leak and device operates differently then expected were not confirmed.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history of the reported lot did not indicate a lot specific quality issue.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported difficulties.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a lesion in the left anterior descending artery and diagonal artery.It was reported that two rotating hemostatic valves (rhv) were attempted to be used in the case; however, when the valves were turned they did not tighten on the guide wire; which, caused leaking.A new rhv was used to complete the case.No adverse patient effects or clinically significant delay in the procedure were reported.No additional information was provided.
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