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Model Number 85900PST |
Device Problem
Material Separation (1562)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/20/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a therapeutic peripheral procedure in a severely calcified mid sfa, the manufacturer's catheter encountered resistance and could not be advanced or retrieved.Upon removal, the catheter separated and was retrieved using a non manufacturer's micro catheter and non manufacturer's otw balloon catheter.The procedure was completed with another device and the patient was discharged as expected.This adverse event and product problem is being submitted due to the catheter shaft separation, requiring additional intervention to retrieve the separated portion of the catheter.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint was reviewed and investigated according to the manufacturer¿s policy.The eagle eye platinum st was visually and microscopically inspected.The device was returned separated in two parts, resulting in sharp edges at the broken microcables and exposed core wire.No missing material was observed.The probable cause of the reported failure is damage in use.Strain, impact, and forces associated with handling may affect the integrity of the device.
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