Model Number 2AF283 |
Device Problem
Kinked (1339)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 05/10/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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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Event Description
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It was reported that during a cryo ablation procedure, the guide wire lumen was bent which made it difficult for the mapping catheter to reach the appropriate area.The balloon catheter was replaced with resolve.The case was completed with cryo.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product event summary: the device and data files were returned and analyzed.Data files showed that 13 applications were performed with the balloon catheter on the date of the event.System notices indicating that the refrigerant delivery path was obstructed (#50012) and the refrigerant level was too low to continue (#50013) were triggered on applications.Also, data files showed that 13 applications were performed with another balloon catheter indicating that the refrigerant level was too low to continue (#50013).Visual inspection of the catheter showed no apparent issue.Smart chip verification showed that the catheter has been used for 13 injections.Performance testing did not show any system notice.The catheter passed the deflection test as per specification.A dissection showed a guide wire lumen kink 1.30 inches from the tip of the catheter.The catheter failed the performance test due to a kink on guide wire lumen.In conclusion, the reported guide wire lumen issue was confirmed through testing but not confirmed through the data analysis.The catheter failed the returned product inspection due to a guide wire lumen kink.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a cryo ablation procedure, the guide wire lumen was bent which made it difficult for the mapping catheter to reach the appropriate area.The balloon catheter was replaced with resolve.The case was completed with cryo.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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