Catalog Number 12673-05 |
Device Problems
Unsealed Device Packaging (1444); Material Separation (1562)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 03/13/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.The device is expected to be returned for investigation.It has not yet been received.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event Description
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It was reported that an arteriotomy closure of a common femoral artery was attempted using a proglide device with a 6f sheath after an interventional coronary procedure.Reportedly, the proglide suture broke during suture harvesting.Another proglide device was used to achieve hemostasis.There was no reported adverse patient sequela.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure or therapy.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device codes: 1444 labeled.Internal file number - (b)(4).Correction: device code 1104 removed.Evaluation summary: visual inspections were performed on the returned device.The reported unsealed device packaging could not be confirmed as the packaging was not returned.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no similar incidents from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported packaging issue.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling of the device.
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Event Description
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Subsequent to filing of the initial medwatch report additional information was received.It was reported that when the sterilized package of the proglide device was opened the inner packaging was a little open at the corner.Because the package was a little open in the corner it was not used.There was no patient contact.Returned device analysis identified blood in and on the device, therefore, this will remain reportable as a serious injury event as the correct device was confirmed to have been returned.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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