| Model Number |
A4E01 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/12/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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We have not received the complaint device for evaluation.Hence, we could not conclusively determine the root cause of the incident.The surgeon used the catheter to remove the clot in a thrombectomy procedure.According to the surgeon, the balloon ruptured on the first inflation during the procedure.Our review of the lot history records for this lot did not find any discrepancies either in the manufacturing or packaging process that could be related to this incident.Further, we have not received any other complaints of a similar nature for devices from this lot.There was no harm to the user because of the balloon malfunction.The surgeon used another catheter to complete the procedure.
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Event or Problem Description
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The balloon of the syntel over-the-wire embolectomy catheter ruptured on the first inflation during a thrombectomy procedure.The surgeon used another catheter for the procedure.There was no harm to the patient because of this incident.
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