| Model Number |
7132 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Contamination (1120)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Patient Involvement (2645); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/20/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that sterility was compromised.During preparation of a 1.50mm x 12mm emerge balloon catheter, it was noted that the inner package was damaged and there was no sterile environment.The device was not used inside the patient and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no complications reported and the patient was stable.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that sterility was compromised.During preparation of a 1.50mm x 12mm emerge balloon catheter, it was noted that the inner package was damaged and there was no sterile environment.The device was not used inside the patient and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no complications reported and the patient was stable.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by mfr: returned product consisted of an emerge balloon catheter.The shaft, hypotube, tip and balloon were microscopically and visually examined.The pouch was opened at the poly/tyvek vendor seal.There were numerous kinks.There was a complete separation at 77.2cm distal of the strain relief.There was blood in the guidewire lumen.The balloon was tightly folded.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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