Catalog Number PCF06012009P |
Device Problem
Defective Device (2588)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 02/07/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Physician was attempting to treat a lesion in the sfa/popliteal using in.Pact pacific paclitaxel eluting balloon catheter.It was reported that during balloon inflation, a balloon twist was noted preventing balloon inflation.Another balloon was used to complete the procedure.There was no injury to patient.¿please note that this device (in.Pact pacific) is not marketed in the united states; however, it is similar to the united states marketed device (in.Pact admiral).This event is being reported only as a malfunction because of the similar device requirement in 803 which is limited to malfunctions.¿.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: a visual and a tactile inspection was carried out on the device returned: dry blood and radiopaque solution was found on the device but no issue detected.The balloon was unfolded.There were slight wrinkles on the surface of the balloon when deflated but not signs of twist.The balloon was also observed under the microscope and no signs of twist was detected.The device was flushed and a 0.018¿ guide wire was successfully advanced from the tip to the hub of the device without issue.Then, the balloon was inflated sequentially at 2 bar and 7 bar without issues.The slight wrinkles were no more present on the balloon surface once inflated.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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Event Description
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Physician was attempting to treat a lesion in the sfa/popliteal using in.Pact pacific paclitaxel eluting balloon catheter.It was reported that during balloon inflation, a balloon twist was noted preventing balloon inflation.Another balloon was used to complete the procedure.There was no injury to patient.
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