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Model Number M00558480 |
Device Problem
Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Although the suspect device has been received, the evaluation has not been completed.Therefore, the cause of the reported malfunction has not been determined.Upon completion of the failure analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental mdr will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a cre wireguided dilatation balloon was unpacked on an unknown date.According to the complainant, during unpacking, a hole was noted on the packaging of the device.Reportedly, this was found prior to use with a patient or procedure.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation results a visual examination of the complaint device revealed a hole located in the front side of the pouch (right lower) which affected the sterility of the device.It was noted that there were some marks around the hole, which did not perforate the pouch.The back side of the pouch did not show damages; all the sides of the pouch were correctly sealed, none of them showed abnormalities.The labels were in good shape, none of them showed damages.The noted failure likely occurred due to physical impact or damage on the device as a result of mishandling; therefore, the most probable root cause is handling damage.A review of the device history record (dhr) was performed and confirmed that this device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.A search of the complaint database revealed that no other complaints exist for the specified lot.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a cre wireguided dilatation balloon was unpacked on an unknown date.According to the complainant, during unpacking, a hole was noted on the packaging of the device.Reportedly, this was found prior to use with a patient or procedure.
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