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The device is not expected to be returned for evaluation; therefore, no physical analysis of the product could be performed.A review of the device history records of the specimen device does not present any indication of manufacturing defect or anomaly that could have impacted on the event as reported.During manufacturing and packaging of this product the operators are instructed to 100% visually inspect for any obvious defect prior to shipment.The history records indicate this product was final inspection tested at lake region medical and was determined to be acceptable.As noted in the device instructions for use (dfu), "free movement of the guidewire within the catheter is an important feature of a steerable guidewire system because it gives the user valuable tactile information.Test the system for any resistance prior to use." at this time, it is not possible to assign a definitive root cause for the event as reported.The patient age was reported to be over 18 years.If there is any further information received, a follow up medwatch report will be submitted.
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Per cnf, it was reported that: shaping? yes a sfa cto case reported that this device got stuck inside the body with a prominent raptor that was used in combination.When this device was attempted to be pulled apart outside the body, the shaft of this device bent, and its use was discontinued.It is speculated that a thrombus may have attached to it.Additional information received february 27, 2023: 1.Listing and model of other devices used during the procedure, include the model, brand name, sizes, etc.? guiding sheath: medikit parent 60.2.Please provide the model and size of the "prominent raptor"? - lumen 0.018, length 135.3.It's reported, "when the device was attempted to be pulled apart outside the body, the shaft of this device bent".A.Which device bent, the guidewire or catheter or both? the guidewire.The catheter seemed to stretched slightly.4.Was the catheter stuck/locked on the guidewire or was there just significant resistance between the devices (not stuck)? there was significant resistance between the devices.5.How were the devices removed from the patient? both the prominent raptor and the guidewire were taken out of the body, and they were trying to be separated outside the body.6.Was the guidewire able to be removed from the catheter upon removal from the patient? no.7.Was there any damage noted to the guidewire or the catheter prior to the procedure? unknown.No damage was noted at the beginning of the procedure.8.The information in the event description reported, "it was speculated that a thrombus may have attached to it".A.What device was it speculated that a thrombus attached to it? lumen of the prominent raptor, the guidewire.B.Was thrombus confirmed upon removing and separating the devices? it was unknown whether thrombosis was actually confirmed.C.Please describe any damage noted to both the guidewire and the catheter upon removal from the patient? no.9.Did this event occur during insertion, advancement or withdrawal? during advancement after inserting into the body.10.Is there an image available showing the damage to the wire for our team to review? it has been discarded at the hospital.11.Was there any patient injury reported due to this event? no.
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