| Model Number |
1000186 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Leak/Splash (1354); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/31/2022
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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 the procedure was to treat a fistula in an unspecified artery.A non-abbott drug-eluting balloon was advanced in the patient and the indeflator was connected to the balloon.The physician wanted to perform a long inflation at 10 atmospheres (atms); however, the indeflator would not hold pressure at 10 atms.Additionally, a slow leak was observed at the connection.Another indeflator was used to complete the procedure.There was no adverse patient effect and there was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was received.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On (b)(6) 2022 abbott vascular decided to initiate a voluntary field action for this product.Abbott vascular submitted medwatch # 2024168-2022-01831 on march 4, 2022 with notification of the voluntary recall in h7, (remedial action initiated).Corrective action has been initiated per site operating procedures.Field safety corrective action is required for specific lots of 20/30 and plus 30 indeflators and associated priority packs: 20/30 priority pack with copliot, 20/30 priority pack, priority pack 20/30 w/115 rhv, ppak 20/30 with rhv, plus 30, ppakplus30, ppakplus30 w/115 rhv.This action is being taken due to an increase in the complaint trend for reported leak/splash and loose or intermittent connection.20/30 indeflators are at an increased risk of leaking due to a gap in the hose snap fitting.Stopcocks are at an increased risk of leaking due to a higher tendency for loose connections when not connected properly.Na.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A visual and functional inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported leaks and intermittent connection were unable to be confirmed.However, this complaint appears to be related to a manufacturing issue associated with leak issues.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot.One nonconforming material record/exception was generated for the finished good lot to investigate the reported issue in accordance with internal operating procedures.A review of the complaint history revealed no other similar incidents.The investigation determined the reported difficulties appear to be a potential product quality issue.On feb 25th, 2022 abbott vascular decided to initiate a voluntary field action for this product.Abbott vascular submitted medwatch # 2024168-2022-01831 on march 4, 2022 with notification of the voluntary recall in h7, (remedial action initiated).Corrective action has been initiated per site operating procedures.Field safety corrective action is required for specific lots of 20/30 and plus 30 indeflators and associated priority packs: 20/30 priority pack with copilot, 20/30 priority pack, priority pack 20/30 w/115 rhv, ppak 20/30 with rhv, plus 30, ppakplus30, ppakplus30 w/115 rhv.This action is being taken due to an increase in the complaint trend for reported leak/splash and loose or intermittent connection.20/30 indeflators are at an increased risk of leaking due to a gap in the hose snap fitting.Stopcocks are at an increased risk of leaking due to a higher tendency for loose connections when not connected properly.
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