| Model Number |
1012276-20 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Deflation Problem (1149); Difficult to Remove (1528); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
04/16/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device was not returned for evaluation.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 no other similar incidents and/or complaints from this lot.It was reported that force had to be applied to remove the bdc as the balloon would not fully deflate.It should be noted that the coronary dilatation catheters (cdc), trek rx and mini trek rx, global, instruction for use states: if resistance is felt, determine the cause before proceeding.Continuing to advance or retract the catheter while under resistance may result in damage to the vessels and / or damage / separation of the catheter.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported deflation issue; however, the reported difficulty removing the device appears to be related to circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat an unspecified lesion.The 3.5x20mm trek balloon failed to deflate.Resistance was noted during withdrawal.It was not specified what the resistance was with.Reportedly, the doctor had to pull really hard and it was difficult to remove.A new unspecified balloon was used to successfully complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned for analysis.The reported deflation problem was unable to be replicated in a testing environment due to the outer member rupturing during return analysis.The reported difficult to remove was unable to be replicated in a testing environment as it was based on operational circumstances.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 no other similar incidents from this lot.D10 and h3: corrected to yes h6: removed method code 4114; removed conclusion code 67 replaced with 4307.
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