The product was not returned for evaluation.Without the return of the device, the root cause of the problem cannot be determined.The product lot number was not provided, therefore, the manufacturing records could not be reviewed.
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The patient was undergoing a thrombectomy procedure in the femoral vein using an indigo system separator 8 (sep8).During the procedure, the physician made several successful passes using the sep8.While attempting to make another pass, the sep8 was accidently dropped on the floor and became unsterile.Therefore, the sep8 was removed.The procedure was completed using a new sep8.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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