As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.However, a photo was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 02/2025).
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H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: one conquest pta dilatation catheter was returned for evaluation.The catheter shaft was noted to have burst, the balloon had unraveled fibers at the proximal end and the distal end of the balloon was noted to be prolapsed.No other specific anomalies were noted during the visual evaluation.No functional testing was performed due to the condition of the device returned for evaluation.Two photos were reviewed.The first photo shows the balloon in a deflated position and the catheter was noted to have ruptured near the proximal end of the balloon.No other specific anomalies were noted.The second photo shows the label of the device on which all the details can be verified with the reported product details.Therefore, the investigation remains inconclusive for the reported deflation issue as the functional testing couldn¿t be performed due to the device condition.Based on the photo review, the reported deflation issue couldn¿t be confirmed as there is no specific evidence noted.The investigation for the reported difficulty in removing the catheter from the sheath remains inconclusive as the functional testing couldn¿t be performed due to the condition of the device.Based on the photo review, the reported issue couldn¿t be confirmed as there is no specific evidence noted.However, the investigation is confirmed for the identified catheter burst as the returned catheter had a burst near the proximal end of the balloon and catheter shaft.This identified issue was also confirmed based on the submitted photo for review.The investigation is also confirmed for the identified unraveled fiber as these anomalies were noted during the visual evaluation of the returned device.A definitive root cause for the reported deflation issue, reported difficulty in removing the catheter from the sheath , identified a catheter burst and identified unraveled fiber could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documentation (e.G., procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.H10: (expiry date: 02/2025).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provide by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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