Description of event according to initial reporter: the device was to be used as an emergency treatment.When the physician performed flushing of the complaint device prior to patient contact, leakage of fluid from the hemostatic valve was observed.Therefore, esbe-26-80-t-pf was used instead.Patient outcome: no information provided.
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Exemption number e2016032.William cook europe aps (manufacturer) is submitting this report on behalf of cook medical incorporated (cmi) (importer).Manufacturers ref# (b)(4).The event is no longer considered reportable in us based on the completed investigation.The event did not, and could not, lead to serious injury to the patient, would the malfunction recur.G1) name and address for importer site: cook medical incorporated (cmi).400 daniels way.Bloomington, in 47404.Registration no.: 3005580113.Summary of investigational findings: as per the reported information, leak from the hemostatic valve was observed when flushing during preparation.The device was replaced with another device prior to use.No adverse effects to the patient have been reported.Since no product was returned, it would be inappropriate to speculate at what may or may not have occurred based on the limited information made available to us, but the flexor sheat has an air pressure inspection on all devices.Cook medical will continue to monitor for similar events.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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