| Model Number |
110F5 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/09/2022
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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 packaging on these 2 swan-ganz catheters from the same lot number were observed to have puncture-like holes and what looks like condensation marks.Images were provided by the customer.There was no patient injury reported.The customer shared that there were multiple devices that had the same issue.As a result of the issue found, the customer pulled their model 123f6p and 110f5 swan-ganz catheters and inspected them all for holes in the packaging.The issue was resolved by switching to a non-edwards brand pulmonary artery catheter.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device evaluations are anticipated.However, the complaint cannot not be confirmed without the completion of a product evaluation.A supplemental report will be forthcoming with the evaluation results when received.A device history record review was completed and documented that device met all specifications upon distribution.Devices not returned.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The product is no longer available, as it was lost in transportation per the shipping company.Should the product be found and returned, the complaint will be reopened and a supplemental of the evaluation results will be sent.The complaint will be closed as no product return.Complaint histories for all reported events are reviewed against trending control limits on a monthly basis and any excursions above the control limits are assessed and documented as a part of the monthly review.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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