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As reported, the anterior segment of the 4f 0.038in x 100cm tempo vertebral coated nylon diagnostic contrast catheter was found to be "dehiscent" when being withdrawn after being used for contrast and placement.The contrast catheter was replaced and the "contrast was good".There were no reports of patient injury.However, the hospital reported it as an adverse event to the china nmpa directly.The patient had been diagnosed with left iliac vein occlusion and left lower extremity vein thrombosis.The procedure that the patient had to undergo was inferior vena cava filter placement, left iliac vein balloon dilation, and left iliac vein stent placement as prescribed by the doctor.The device was not returned for evaluation.
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After further review of additional information received the following sections have been updated accordingly: g3, g6, h1, h2, h6, and h10 complaint conclusion: as reported, the anterior segment of the 4f 0.038in x 100cm tempo vertebral coated nylon diagnostic contrast catheter was found to be "dehiscent" when being withdrawn after being used for contrast and placement.The contrast catheter was replaced and the "contrast was good".There were no reports of patient injury.However, the hospital reported it as an adverse event to the china nmpa directly.The patient had been diagnosed with left iliac vein occlusion and left lower extremity vein thrombosis.The procedure that the patient had to undergo was inferior vena cava filter placement, left iliac vein balloon dilation, and left iliac vein stent placement as prescribed by the doctor.The device was not returned for evaluation.A product history record (phr) review of lot 18097607 revealed no anomalies or non-conformances during the manufacturing and inspection processes that can be associated with the reported event.The reported ¿catheter (body/shaft)-cracked - in-patient¿ could not be confirmed without the return of the device for evaluation.Procedural and/or handling factors such as device damage upon removal from the packaging or loading a wire.Users are trained to inspect for signs of damage prior to and during use.Any product with damage is not to be used.Information for safety is provided in the products labeling with the intent to make the user aware of the risks.According to the instructions for use (ifu), although not intended as a mitigation of risk, ¿treat all 4f (1.35 mm) catheters and smaller french sizes with ultimate care.The performance of these products may be impaired if not properly and cautiously handled during unpacking and preparation.¿ based on the information available and the phr review, there is no indication that the event is related to the device design or manufacturing process.Therefore, no preventative or corrective actions will be taken at this time.
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