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The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no similar incidents from this lot.In the absence of device returned for analysis, a conclusive cause for the reported difficulty could not be determined.Factors that contribute to mechanical jam with the vessel locator wings may include, but are not limited to, the vessel locator not placed against the surface of vessel during plunger deployment; flex-guide not held in alignment with body of device and the angle of tissue tract prior to and during depression.The subsequent treatment appears to be related to procedure circumstance.Based on the information reviewed, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling of the device.
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It was reported that this was an arteriotomy closure of the right common femoral artery using a starclose se device after a right tibial balloon catheter interventional procedure using a 6f sheath.Reportedly, when the plunger was pushed, the vessel locator wings did not open.There was no resistance pushing the plunger.The device was removed and manual compression was applied to achieve hemostasis.There was no adverse patient sequela and no reported clinically significant delay in the procedure or therapy.No additional information was provided.
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