Reportable based on analysis completed on (b)(4) 2014.It was reported that the distal tip of the device got kink.The opticross imaging catheter was used to visualize the unspecified lesion.It was noted that during percutaneous coronary intervention, the distal tip of the device got kinked.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported and the patient's status is good.However, returned device analysis revealed an open hole at the sheath lap joint assembly.
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Device evaluated by mfr: the complaint device was received with an open hole at the sheath lap joint assembly.Fluid leaking from an open hole at the sheath lap joint assembly when the catheter was flushed.A kink was observed in the imaging window assembly at 67.1 cm from femoral marker at the proximal end.The telescope assembly was not able to properly pull back, advance, or retract.During image characterization testing, no image appeared in the system due to electrical open at proximal.No other issues or defects were observed during product analysis of the returned device.The manufacturing batch record review confirmed that the device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.The most probable root cause is operational context as device performance was limited due to anatomical procedural factors.(b)(4).
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