Device evaluated by mfr.: the product was returned consisted of an angiojet solent omni catheter.The pump assembly, effluent/supply line, shaft, tip, and spike line were visually examined for damage or any irregularities.The catheter shaft showed multiple bends and kinks along the shaft.Functional testing was attempted; however, the device would not prime.During microscopic analysis it was noticed there was a broken hypotube 1.5cm from the tip.The device could not be functionally tested due to the extreme damage on the device.No pressure reading could be reported.Inspection of the remainder of the device, apart from the observed damage, revealed no other damage or irregularities.
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Reportable based on device analysis completed on 22-april-2022.It was reported that an error message was displayed.The target lesion was located in the deep vein of left lower extremity.An angiojet solent omni catheter was used for thrombectomy procedure.However, during the procedure, the system alerted a check saline error message and there was liquid noticed inside the pump.The procedure was completed with another of same device.There were no patient complications reported.However, device analysis revealed a broken hypotube.
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