Catalog Number 1003327 |
Device Problems
Leak/Splash (1354); Product Quality Problem (1506)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 07/26/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).There may be gaps in numbering for reports submitted during the transition period.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 during a coronary procedure, an indeflator was being used with an unspecified balloon catheter for pre-dilatation.The balloon of the balloon catheter failed to inflate and contrast was noted to pass into the indeflator body [face plate].A new indeflator was used; however, the same issue occurred.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Exemption number e2019001 permits numbering sequence to begin with 10000, to avoid duplication of report numbers due to process transition.There may be gaps in numbering for reports submitted during the transition period.The device was returned for analysis.The reported leak and irregular appearance were unable to be confirmed as the device performed as intended.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified one other similar incident from this lot.The investigation determined the reported difficulties appears to be related to a potential product quality issue.The issue is being addressed per internal operating procedures.Abbott vascular will continue to trend the performance of these devices.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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