Model Number 87047 |
Device Problem
Material Perforation (2205)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 03/28/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that catheter break occurred.A nav mifi oi was selected for a right atrial flutter ablation procedure.During mapping the physician pulled the catheter out to re-position it and when he went to put it back in it was noticed that the plastic on catheter was broken.The second catheter had a bad hdr error as the tip that was bad.The procedure was completed using another catheter and no patient complications occurred.
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Event Description
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It was reported that catheter break occurred.A nav mifi oi was selected for a right atrial flutter ablation procedure.During mapping the physician pulled the catheter out to re-position it and when he went to put it back in it was noticed that the plastic on catheter was broken.The second catheter had a bad hdr error as the tip that was bad.The procedure was completed using another catheter and no patient complications occurred.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual inspection showed that the main shaft was severely bent which caused a tubing fracture open immediately proximal from the butt bond.A closer inspection found the tear/fracture aligns with the proximal edge of the butt bond sleeve.No evidence of fluid ingress at the site of the fracture and the butt bond seal appears intact.Dried body fluid found on the handle, main shaft, and distal end.
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