Model Number 3241 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 05/17/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the shaft was broken.A 1.50mm rotalink plus was selected for use.During procedure, it was noted that the burr catheter shaft broke and was filled with blood.The burr was then removed from the patient's body without dynaglide and it was confirmed that there were no device fragments left inside the patient.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No complications were reported and the patient is stable.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by the manufacturer.The device was returned for analysis.The burr catheter was received attached to the advancer unit, the burr catheter housing was received dismantled.The advancer, handshake connections, sheath and coil were microscopically and visually examined.There are numerous sheath kinks.The sheath is kinked and torn at the burr catheter housing.The coil is stretched.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the shaft was broken.A 1.50mm rotalink plus was selected for use.During procedure, it was noted that the burr catheter shaft broke and was filled with blood.The burr was then removed from the patient's body without dynaglide and it was confirmed that there were no device fragments left inside the patient.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No complications were reported and the patient is stable.
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