H10: manufacturing review: a complaint history review was performed.This is the third complaint reported for this product/lot number combination.The device history records were reviewed and there was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: the device was returned for evaluation.The tip of the returned dilator was split for a length of 11mm.A guidewire was not returned.The sheath tip was also slightly squashed at the markerband area.The result of the investigation is confirmed for the reported difficult to insert and dilator split issue.The root cause for the reported difficult to insert and dilator split issues could not be determined based upon the available information received from the field communications and sample evaluation.Labeling review: instruction for use for the halo one thin-walled guiding sheath was reviewed and the following sections are applicable: indication for use the halo one thin-walled guiding sheath is indicated for use in peripheral arterial and venous procedures requiring percutaneous introduction of intravascular devices.The halo one thin-walled guiding sheath is not indicated for use in the neuro vasculature or the coronary vasculature.Warnings 6.Do not advance the guidewire, sheath/dilator, procedural device, or any component if resistance is met, without first determining the cause and taking remedial action.10.Only advance or retract the sheath with the dilator inserted and only advance or retract the sheath and dilator while placed over a properly sized guidewire.11.Failure to deactivate the procedural device prior to removal through the sheath may cause damage to the sheath and may result in patient injury.Precautions 4.The minimum acceptable sheath french size is printed on the package label.Do not attempt to pass devices through a smaller size sheath introducer than indicated on the device label.6.Carefully inspect the sheath prior to use to verify that the sheath has not been damaged during shipment and that its size, shape and condition are suitable for the procedure for which it is to be used.Do not use if product damage is evident.8.Insert dilator into the center of the sheath valve.Forced insertion of the dilator which misses the center of the valve may cause damage and result in blood leakage.9.Advance or withdraw the sheath slowly.If resistance is met do not advance or withdraw until the cause of resistance is determined.10.When inserting, manipulating or withdrawing a device through the introducer always maintain the introducer position.12.When using procedural devices close to the tip of the sheath care must be taken to ensure the active mechanism portion of the procedural device (e.G., balloon, stent zone, material removal section of atherectomy device) is not within the tip of the sheath.The radiopaque marker is located within 5 mm of the end of the tip but does not mark the true distal tip of the sheath.20.If resistance is felt during post-procedure withdrawal of the procedural device, it is recommended to remove the procedural device, guidewire, and sheath as a single unit.22.Proper functioning of the halo one thin-walled sheath depends on its integrity.Care should be used when handling the sheath.Damage may result from kinking, stretching, or forceful wiping of the halo one thin-walled guiding sheath.Do not continue to use the sheath if the shaft has been bent or kinked.Directions for use halo one thin-walled guiding sheath preparation 1.Verify the french size is suitable for the procedure and can accommodate the required procedural devices as labeled (figure 3).Remove sheath and dilator from package.Use of the halo one thin-walled guiding sheath 4.Insert the provided vessel dilator through the hemostatic valve and click the dilator hub into place in the valve housing (figures 5 and 6).8.Backload the distal tip of the halo one thin-walled guiding sheath dilator over the prepositioned guidewire and advance the tip to the introduction site.9.Advance the dilator and the sheath through the skin and into the vessel.Grasp the sheath and dilator assembly close to the skin while advancing to avoid buckling, employ a rotating motion while advancing as required.(note: if using a hydrophilic guidewire, ensure that it is kept hydrated with sterile heparinized saline, at all times.) 10.Carefully advance the dilator and the sheath over the wire to the site required within vessel.The radiopaque marker identifies the sheath tip location under fluoroscopy.11.Disconnect the dilator hub from the valve by bending to the side to unsnap from the valve cap (figure 8).Remove the dilator slowly while holding the sheath in place and ensuring the guidewire remains in place (figure 9) as required.12.Load the procedural device over the pre-positioned guidewire.13.Advance the procedural device carefully into the centre of the valve diaphragm and through the sheath to the treatment site (figure 10) while maintaining the sheath position.14.Position the procedural device relative to the lesion to be treated (figure 11) ensuring the active mechanism portion of the procedural device is not within the sheath.15.Following use ensure the procedural device is fully deactivated before carefully withdrawing the procedural device through the sheath while maintaining the sheath position.16.After the procedure is completed insert the dilator over the wire into the sheath 17.Slowly withdraw the sheath and dilator as a unit and then remove the guide wire.H10: d4 (expiry date: 09/2023),.
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