Model Number EP003994S |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 03/21/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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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 radiofrequency procedure, unknown ¿filamentous structures¿ were seen via transesophageal echo on the tip of the sheath.The needle was removed from the patient, and ¿strings¿ were visible, which appeared to be a skiving issue.The case was aborted.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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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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Incoming information indicated that the patient's hospitalization stay was extended for two days for surveillance and additional diagnostics.Additionally, the patient was discharged and well, with no symptoms or injuries related to the case.
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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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Incoming information indicated that when introducing and forwarding the needle through the dilator to its tip, no resistance was "realized" and when observing the position of the sheath and the needle through tee, the strings were then visible.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product event summary: the transseptal needle, (b)(4) with lot number 216608957, was returned and analyzed.External visual inspection of the needle showed it was intact with no apparent issues.However, it is plausible that skiving occurred as there is a compatibility issue with the needle and a competitor sheath.The cause of the issue was not established.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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