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G38483 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Structural Problem (2506); Activation Problem (4042)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation is still pending, a follow up mdr will be submitted to include the investigation conclusions.
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Event or Problem Description
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The physician was not able to de-press the thumb wheel.The physician opened up a new g38483-zisv6-35-125-6-140-ptx to complete the intended procedure." 1.1 general questions for complaint occurring during use, request the following: per dm, n/a as no patient contact.Where was the access site? femoral artery.What was the patient¿s anatomy? i.E.Scarred, tortuous, calcified, etc.: no.What was the target location for the stent? mid sfa.Was the target location severely calcified or tortuous? asku.Was the device flushed prior to use? yes.Were there any difficulties deploying the stent? yes.The non-activation of the lock was the stent fully deployed before removing the delivery system from the patient? did not get that far in the procedure.What other devices were used in the procedure? see event description and a balloon please provide manufacturer, model, brand, and size if possible.Were any additional procedures necessary as a result of this event? no.Can any photos, images, or reports of the procedure or device be provided? no.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: the zisv6-35-125-6-140-ptx device of lot number c1666934 involved in this complaint was not available for evaluation.With the information provided, a document-based investigation was conducted.Lab evaluation: n/a.Document review: prior to distribution zisv6-35-125-6-140-ptx devices are subjected to a visual inspection and functional checks to ensure device integrity.These inspections and functional checks are outlined in internal procedures in place at cirl.A review of the manufacturing records for zisv6-35-125-6-140-ptx of lot number c1666934 did not reveal any discrepancies that could have contributed to this complaint issue.The review of relevant manufacturing records, confirms the failure mode has not previously occurred with the current lot number.Based on the information available to date, there is no evidence to suggest that there are any manufacturing issues associated with lot number c1666934.It should be noted that the instructions for use (ifu0118-6) states the following: "disengage the devices safety lock by gently depressing the red safety button".There is evidence to suggest the user did not follow the ifu.Image review: n/a.Root cause review: a definitive root cause could not be determined from the available information.A possible root cause could be attributed to user error.It is possible the user applied force to the red safety button believed it was stuck because of the force feel and decided to use another device.Summary: the complaint is confirmed based on customer testimony.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.Complaints of this nature will continue to be monitored for potential emerging trends.
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Event or Problem Description
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Supplemental report is being submitted due to the completion of the investigation.
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