Model Number 7133 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/28/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that shaft break occurred.The target lesion was located in the middle left anterior descending artery.A 2.50mm x 15mm emerge balloon catheter was advanced for pre-dilation.However, upon advancing the device just beyond the tuohy, the shaft was cracked.The device was pulled back by hand and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by mfr.: returned product consisted of an emerge mr balloon catheter.The device was visually and microscopically examined.There was a separation of the hypotube 65.8cm from the strain relief.The separated ends were ovaled in shape indicating the device was kinked prior to separation.There were numerous kinks to the hypotube and shaft.There was contrast in the inflation lumen and blood in the guidewire lumen.The balloon was tightly folded.
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Event Description
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It was reported that shaft break occurred.The target lesion was located in the middle left anterior descending artery.A 2.50mm x 15mm emerge balloon catheter was advanced for pre-dilation.However, upon advancing the device just beyond the tuohy, the shaft was cracked.The device was pulled back by hand and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported.
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