It was reported that during the procedure, the subject balloon guide catheter was inflated without any issues; however, it took a while to deflate.The physician reported a minimum time frame of 5 minutes for the deflation.No clinical consequences reported due to this event.
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D4: expiration date - added.H4: manufacturing date ¿ added.Based on the results of the dhr review, there is no indication that the device, labeling or packaging failed to meet its specifications when released.Visual and functional testing could not be performed since the device was not returned for investigation.The reported event is covered in the device direction for use (dfu).As well, the risk of the reported event is documented in the risk documentation and there are current controls to mitigate the risk of the as reported event.Additional information provided by the customer indicated that the device was prepared as per the dfu, continuous flush was set up and maintained throughout the clinical procedure, and the anatomy was moderately tortuous.While there are a number of potential causes for the reported issue, because review and analysis of available information failed to identify a definitive cause and the device was not returned, an assignable cause of undeterminable was assigned to this complaint.Nc 2532683 has been raised to further investigate balloon deflation failures during preparation and use.No other escalation is recommended or required at this time.
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It was reported that during the procedure, the subject balloon guide catheter was inflated without any issues; however, it took a while to deflate.The physician reported a minimum time frame of 5 minutes for the deflation.No clinical consequences reported due to this event.
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