H3 device evaluated by mfr: the returned product consisted of the 14f isleeve introducer sheath with the dilator.The dilator was returned outside of the 14f isleeve introducer sheath.The dilator, cap, sheath, and tip of the 14f isleeve introducer sheath were visually and microscopically examined.Inspection of the 14f isleeve introducer sheath revealed that there were numerous kinks through the 14f isleeve introducer sheath.Two of the three seams were found to be expanded at kinks.The third seam of the 14f isleeve introducer sheath was not expanded; however, the tip of the 14f isleeve introducer sheath was torn at the seam line.The seam expansions are consistent with device use, as designed.The tip damage is consistent with device being used in the patient.The dilator of teh 14f isleeve introducer sheath was able to be inserted and removed from the 14f isleeve introducer sheath with no resistance or issues or further expansion of the seams.Product analysis could not confirm the reported difficulty advancing wtihin the artery, as the clinical circumstances could not be replicated.The reported tip damage and other confirmed damage to the 14f isleeve introducer sheath is consistent to difficulty advancing during the procedure.
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