Model Number 1003327 |
Device Problem
Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 05/18/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was received.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a y connector was used with an unspecified intravascular ultrasound catheter (ivus).When the ivus was removed, foreign substance was noted, which may have been attached to the y connector as well.It is uncertain what the foreign substance is or where it came from.Another copilot was used to successfully complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned for analysis.The reported foreign substance was unable to be confirmed.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents from this lot.As the reported foreign substance was unable to be confirmed during return analysis, the investigation determined a conclusive identification of the reported foreign substance cannot be determined.The investigation determined a conclusive cause for the reported difficulties cannot be determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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