Model Number 00884450412862 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Cardiac Tamponade (2226); Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)
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Event Date 04/08/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The suspect device is expected to return for evaluation.A follow up will be submitted when the evaluation is complete.
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Event Description
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The account alleges that after use of the merit heartspan transseptal needle, patient began to decompensate due to cardiac tamponade confirmed with thoracic echography.Patient was taken to cardiac surgery where a hole between the svc and ra was successfully closed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The suspect device was not returned for evaluation.The complaint could not be confirmed.The root cause could not be determined.The device history record was reviewed, and no exception documents were found.A search of the complaint database was performed and no similar complaints for this lot number were identified.Should the device be returned at a later date, the investigation will be re-opened.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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