Model Number 4FC12 |
Device Problem
Air Leak (1008)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 06/14/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a cryo ablation procedure, air ingress occurred.The sheath was replaced with resolve.The case was completed with cryo.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product event summary: the flexcath sheath, 4fc12 with lot number 34183 was returned and analyzed.Visual inspection of the sheath showed the device was intact with no apparent issues.Flushing/ aspiration testing did not show any air passing through the tube or expelled from the distal tip.Functional testing of the sheath confirmed the hemostatic valve was leaking.Air bubbles were observed through the valve.The valve disk was suspected to be torn.In conclusion, the sheath failed the returned product inspection due to the leaking hemostatic valve.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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