Catalog Number C12059 |
Device Problems
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/01/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the procedure the pressurewire x wireless device was not recognized.There were no reported adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delays in the procedure.After the initial information was reported, it was noted that the device was expired.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for analysis.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 indication of a lot specific product quality issue.The investigation was unable to determine a cause for the reported communication or transmission problem.It may be possible that an insufficient electrical contact between the guidewire and pwx transmitter occurred.It may also be possible inadvertent damage due to mishandling occurred resulting in open circuit which caused the reported issue; however, without having the device to examine, this could not be confirmed.It should be noted that the pressurewire x wireless instruction for use (ifu) references the ¿use by¿ date symbol which is available on the product label to indicate the product expiration date.The expiration date for this device was 31 december 2022.The expiration date of the product is important for the sterility, efficacy, and performance of the device.It could not be determined if attempting to the expired product caused or contributed to the reported calibration issue.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.H6: medical device problem code 2017 - use after expiration.
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Event Description
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Subsequent to the initially filed report, additional information was received that the procedure date was updated to (b)(6) 2022, therefore the device was not used past the expiration date.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for analysis.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 indication of a lot specific product quality issue.The investigation was unable to determine a cause for the reported communication or transmission problem.It may be possible that an insufficient electrical contact between the guidewire and pwx transmitter occurred.It may also be possible inadvertent damage due to mishandling occurred resulting in open circuit which caused the reported issue; however, without having the device to examine, this could not be confirmed.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.B3 - date of event updated.H6; medical device problem code 2017 removed.
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