Device evaluated by mfr the product return contained an angiojet solent omni.The assembly, supply line, shaft, tip, and spike line were all visually examined for potential damage.The catheter shaft showed multiple kinks.A functional test was performed per device preparation.The pump was placed into the ultra drive console and the device primed with no complication.The device was run for a total time of 90 seconds in thrombectomy mode.The device stayed within the expected range of the product, with an average pressure.During functional testing, the shaft leak was confirmed, and measured to be at a kink located at 82.5 cm from the tip.Review of the shaft under microscope revealed that the kink and damage at the location caused a puncture in the polymer, which resulted in the leak.
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