| Model Number |
24706 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inflation Problem (1310)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
05/01/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event: used the first day of the month of aware date, as event date was not provided.Device evaluated by mfr.: the returned product consisted of a coyote balloon catheter.The outer shaft, inner shaft, balloon and tip were visually and microscopically examined.Visual examination revealed no damages.Microscopic examination revealed a pinhole in the balloon 1cm from the tip.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.Product analysis found damage that would have contributed to the failure to inflate.
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Event or Problem Description
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Reportable based on device analysis completed on 29jun2021.It was reported that balloon inflation failure occurred.A 2.5mm x 220mm x 150cm coyote balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.During inflation, the balloon did not hold nominal pressure.The procedure was completed with another of same device.No patient complications were reported.However, returned device analysis revealed balloon pinhole.
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