The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other complaints reported from the lot.All available information was investigated and a cause for the reported leak in this complaint could not be determined.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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This is filed to report the loss of fluid column in the steerable guide catheter hemostatic valve.It was reported that this was a mitraclip procedure to treat grade 4 degenerative mitral regurgitation (mr).During device preparation of the steerable guide catheter (sgc), the fluid column was lost after the dilator was inserted into the hemostatic valve around 15 to 20 cm.In.This step was performed a second time, with the same result; therefore, this device was not used in the patient.Another sgc was used to complete the procedure without further incident.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.There was no additional information provided.
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