| Model Number |
436-2515X |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Packaging Problem (3007)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/23/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As the lot number for the device was provided, a manufacturing review will be performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.The information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.Device pending return.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that prior to an angioplasty procedure the proximal catheter near the balloon was allegedly broken.It was further reported that the balloon protective cover allegedly difficult to be removed.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient contact.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturing review: a dhr review was conducted and there was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Per the complaint history review , this is the second complaint reported for this product/lot number combination.Investigation summary: the sample was returned for evaluation.The result of the investigation is unconfirmed for the reported break issue.There was a detachment noted at the proximal bond.The outer was detached from the balloon.The inner was exposed for a length of 11mm at the area of detachment.It is likely that excessive force was used by the hcp when attempting to remove the sleeve during device preparation resulting in this detachment.The investigation is inconclusive for the packaging problem reported.The sleeve was not returned the root cause for the reported break and packaging problem issues could not be determined based upon the available information received from the field communications and device evaluation.Labeling review: the instructions for use for the savvy long product was reviewed and contains the following information relevant to the reported event: precautions: carefully inspect the catheter prior to use to verify that the catheter has not been damaged during shipment and that its size, shape and condition are suitable for the procedure for which it is to be used.Do not use if product damage is evident.Directions for use: inspection and preparation: note: a 0.018¿ (0.457 mm) guidewire must be inserted in the savvy® long catheter across the balloon during any inflation of the balloon.Remove the balloon sleeve by first withdrawing the shipping mandrel slightly and then slowly removing the sleeve while holding the catheter as close to the balloon as possible.If any resistance is felt, or if any stretching of the catheter is observed while removing the balloon sleeve, the product should not be used.The catheter should then be inspected for bends, kinks or stretched portions.Do not use if product damage is evident.D4(expiry date: 04/2022).H11: h6(method,result and conclusion) h11:section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that prior to an angioplasty procedure the proximal catheter near the balloon was allegedly broken.It was further reported that the balloon protective cover allegedly difficult to be removed.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no patient contact.
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