| Model Number |
RIGID SADDLE RING |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pneumothorax (2012)
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| Date of Event |
11/17/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event or Problem Description
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Crd_985 - arb pmcf.De4432 - 478 (r744179301).It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022 that a 34mm rigid saddle ring was implanted.On (b)(6) 2022 an x-ray was performed and revealed pneumothorax.The patient did not experience any clinical symptoms.On (b)(6) 2022 drainage was performed to resolve the event.The patient was discharged at the time of report.The direct cause of the pneumothorax is unknown, but there is no allegation of malfunction against the 34mm rigid saddle ring or procedure.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event of pneumothorax was reported.A returned device assessment could not be performed as the was not returned for analysis.The patient's medical history included atrial fibrillation, anemia, hypercholesterolemia, and kidney disease.Information from the field indicated that pneumothorax is regarded as known complication after thoracic surgery.There was no allegation of malfunction against the abbott device.The physician believed the reported event could have been an interventional complication.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.
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