Model Number 29460 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material (2922); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 07/19/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that a catheter break occurred.During unpacking of a renegade hi-flo kit, the catheter could not be removed from the packaging loop.The catheter and packaging loop were rinsed with water in an effort to remove the catheter; however, the catheter broke.The procedure was completed successfully and no patient complications occurred.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3 - device evaluated by manufacturer: the renegade hi-flo microcatheter was returned to boston scientific for analysis.The device was partially in the shipping tube when returned.The device showed damage in the form of stretching and a fracture located 1.5cm from the hub.It was also stretched and kinked 9cm from the hub.The device was not completely separated, the inner liner was still attached.Inspection of the remainder of the device, apart from the observed damage, revealed no other damage or irregularities.The device was confirmed for shaft stretching and fractures.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a catheter break occurred.During unpacking of a renegade hi-flo kit, the catheter could not be removed from the packaging loop.The catheter and packaging loop were rinsed with water in an effort to remove the catheter, however, the catheter broke.The procedure was completed successfully with a different device and no patient complications.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3 - device evaluated by manufacturer: the renegade hi-flo microcatheter was returned to boston scientific for analysis.The device was partially in the shipping tube when returned.The device showed damage in the form of stretching and a fracture located 1.5cm from the hub.It was also stretched and kinked 9cm from the hub.The device was not completely separated, the inner liner was still attached.Inspection of the remainder of the device, apart from the observed damage, revealed no other damage or irregularities.The device was confirmed for shaft stretching and fractures.H6 evaluation code: corrected from cause traced to design to unintended use error caused or contributed to event.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a catheter break occurred.During unpacking of a renegade hi-flo kit, the catheter could not be removed from the packaging loop.The catheter and packaging loop were rinsed with water in an effort to remove the catheter, however, the catheter broke.The procedure was completed successfully with a different device and no patient complications.
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