MICRO THERAPEUTICS, INC. DBA EV3 NEUROVASCULAR HYPERGLIDE; CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR OCCLUDING, TEMPORARY
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Model Number 104-4113 |
Device Problem
Burst Container or Vessel (1074)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 02/28/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device will not been returned for analysis as it was discarded by the customer; therefore the cause of this event could not be determined.The investigation is ongoing and the results will be sent upon completion.
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Event Description
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Medtronic received information that during preparation of a cerebral aneurysm embolization procedure, the physician confirmed the hyderglide balloon ruptured prior to use.Another device was opened to continue the procedure.There was no patient injury as a result, detected prior to use.No further information was provided.Device will not be returned, scrapped on site.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Type of report - follow-up.Type of follow-up - additional information.Evaluation codes.Additional information they hyperglide balloon catheter and x-pedion-10 guidewire were not returned for analysis as they were discarded at the site; therefore, the complaint could not be confirmed.Based on the reported information, user error likely contributed to the reported event as a non-cadence syringe was used and the balloon was inflated above the recommended volume.The lot history record review showed no discrepancies that would have contributed to the reported experience.Per the occlusion balloon catheter instruction for use: ¿attach rhv and syringes to balloon.Use cadence syringe with 3 way stopcock and 3cc syringe.To inflate the balloon, use the 1 cc syringe to gently infuse the desired volume of recommended contrast solution.Do not exceed the maximum recommended inflation volume as balloon rupture may occur.¿ a good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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