According to the available information, during a percutaneous nephrostomy (pnc) in emergency, the guidewire was damaged during use of the puncture needle.It was noted to be a phenomenon, despite use of different types of guides.As a result, the external layer of a terumo guidewire was detached in the patient's renal cavities (observed on a postoperative scanner, performed in the context of a septic resuscitation emergency).The surgeons think the puncture needle was the cause of the issue.
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The product in involved in the event was a percutaneous nephrostomy set with j catheter in vortek with stylet, needles, dilator with sheath, and seldinger guidewire.While this kit is not on the us market, coloplast has percutaneous nephrostomy needles on the us market.Common device name and product code correlate to needles, unique identifier, item number, lot number & catalog number are associated with the kit.Without the benefit of examination and testing, coloplast is precluded from commenting on the condition of the device or the cause of the occurrence.Once our evaluation is complete, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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