Reportable based on the analysis of the returned specimen.A review of the device history records of the specimen device does not present any indication of manufacturing defect or anomaly that could have impacted on the event as reported.The history records indicate this product was final inspection tested at lake region medical and was determined to be acceptable.As received, the specimen consists of one 300-014 gw, short taper; returned coiled, loose and double-bagged within "zip-lock" style poly biohazard pouches.The specimen presents several bends/kinks of varying severity and frequency scattered over the length of the device.The specimen also presents stretched and offset coil wraps distal of the distal coil proximal coil-to-core joint and scraped ptfe coating with coating removal scattered over the coated length of the device.No other damage or inconsistencies are noted to the specimen at this time.All joints appear to be correct and intact by visual examination and by non-destructive testing.Except where noted, the specimen device appears visually and dimensionally correct.At this time it is not possible to assign a definitive root cause for the event as reported.Based on the information provided, clinical and/or procedural factors appear to have impacted on the event as reported.The initial reporter's first name is unknown.If there is any further relevant information received, a follow up medwatch report will be submitted.
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This device was used but the tip part got kinked, so it was replaced with another for same device, and the procedure was performed.No patient complications and the patient condition was reported as stable.Procedure outcome: completed with another of same device - thruway.
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