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(b)(4).One unit of depth locator was returned for evaluation.Blood particulates was noted on the unit.The unit was decontaminated and ins pected.The lumen of the depth locator was split into two separate pieced.The polymer was observed to be stretched at the junction of separation.The device lot history record review for lot number 73d2400021 manta 18f indicated no non-conformities related to this lot, therefore, supporting the device met material, assembly, and performance specifications before shipment.Case details were reviewed.An 84-year-old female patient presented in the or for a tavr procedure.After multiple attempts, centrally positioned access was gained utilizing ultrasound guidance with a micropuncture kit.The right common femoral arteriotomy was 8mm, with mild calcification.Following the tavr, an 18f manta was planned for closure.After performing depth location, while attempting to remove the depth locator, due to severe scar tissue present from a hip replacement, the depth locator broke in half.Surgical intervention was required to retrieve the distal portion of the depth locator located within the patient.The manta instructions for use (ifu) posts warning to not use manta if there is difficult dilation from initial femoral artery access while step dilating up to the large-bore device.Difficult dilation of the puncture tract due to scar tissue may lead to swelling of surrounding tissue, thus compromising the accuracy of the puncture depth determined during the depth location procedure.The root cause of the device being damaged during use is likely contributed to user error due to poor patient selection.The depth l ocator was unable to retract from the patient due to the severe scar tissue present.
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