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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/11/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Height: 5'6".D10: ref# (b)(4) lot#regz1294.E3: occupation: lead tech.A review of the device history record of the product code and lot number combination was conducted with no findings.The actual device has been returned for evaluation.The investigation is currently ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted once the investigation is complete.
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Event or Problem Description
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The user facility reported that there was a crack noticed at the hub of the sheath during the procedure once the balloon was removed after inflation.A conquest 40 balloon size 12mm x 40mm was used.The procedure being performed was a right harm fistula angioplasty.The patient was stable and the stable.Procedure successful.Additional information was received on (b)(6) 2023: the crack is in the white part of the sheath at the base of the hub.The procedure was completed with the same sheath.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted as follow-up no.1 to update section h3, and to provide the completed investigation results.One ik sheath was returned for assessment.The sample was subject to visual analysis.The sheath is damaged at the base of the hub.The damage appears to be a kink in the sheath.The sheath tip is deformed.The sheath was measured and is 4cm in length from the sheath hub.There is no crack at the base of the sheath hub.X-ray images were taken of the sheath hub.The caulking pin is in place.The marker band on the sheath tip is still intact.The x-ray shows widening of the sheath tip and damage to the tip.The complaint can be confirmed for sheath damage.The exact root cause could not be determined.The likely root cause of the sheath damage at the hub is the bard conquest 40 balloon is incompatible with the 7fr sheath used during the procedure, making it difficult to remove the balloon and damaging the sheath in the process.Review of device history record (dhr) showed there were no issues noted during manufacture of the product that could have contributed to this complaint condition.Currently no action is recommended since this risk evaluation is within the predetermined limits in the design failure mode and effects analysis (dfmea).
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