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| Catalog Number |
534550S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/18/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported, the hub of a 5f 110 cm infiniti pigtail diagnostic catheter was not sealing and was bleeding.There was no reported patient injury.The device is expected to be returned for evaluation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is available for analysis but has not yet been received.Additional information is pending and will be submitted within 30 days upon receipt.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As reported, the hub of a 5f 110 cm infiniti pigtail diagnostic catheter was not sealing and was bleeding.Normal resistance was encountered during insertion; however, bleeding was observed during both advancement and withdrawal of the device.There was no reported patient injury.The intended procedure was a coronary angioplasty, and a radial approach was used.At the target site, the vessel exhibited moderate calcification, no tortuosity, and approximately 60% stenosis.There were no acute angles or bifurcations noted.At the access site, the vessel showed no calcification, tortuosity, stenosis, acute angles, or bifurcations.The device was pulled from the packaging by the hub and was torqued or steered using the hub.The product was stored and handled according to the instructions for use (ifu).No damage was noted prior to opening the package, and there was no difficulty removing the device from sterile packaging.The device was prepped according to the instructions for use (ifu), and no unusual force was used during the procedure.The product was not returned for analysis.A review of the manufacturing documentation associated with lot 18287668 presented no issues during the manufacturing process that can be related to the reported event.Based on the limited information provided, it is not possible to draw a conclusion about a clinical relationship between the device and the event.Without the return of the device for analysis, the reported customer complaint ¿luer hub leakage¿ could not be evaluated.With the limited information provided, without the return of the device, and with no procedural films, the cause of the reported event could not be determined.It is possible that factors related to the procedure, handling, and/or patient anatomy contributed to the reported event.Users are trained to inspect for signs of damage prior to and during use.Any product with damage is not to be used.Information for safety is provided in the products labeling with the intent to make the user aware of the risks.According to the instructions for use (ifu), although not intended as a mitigation of risk, ¿store in a cool, dark, dry place.Do not use if package is open or damaged.¿ based on the information available for review, there is no indication to suggest that the reported incident could be related to the design or manufacturing process of the units.No preventative or corrective actions will be taken at this time.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported, the hub of a 5f 110 cm infiniti pigtail diagnostic catheter was not sealing and was bleeding.Normal resistance was encountered during insertion; however, bleeding was observed during both advancement and withdrawal of the device.There was no reported patient injury.The intended procedure was a coronary angioplasty, and a radial approach was used.At the target site, the vessel exhibited moderate calcification, no tortuosity, and approximately 60% stenosis.There were no acute angles or bifurcations noted.At the access site, the vessel showed no calcification, tortuosity, stenosis, acute angles, or bifurcations.The device was pulled from the packaging by the hub and was torqued or steered using the hub.The product was stored and handled according to the instructions for use (ifu).No damage was noted prior to opening the package, and there was no difficulty removing the device from sterile packaging.The device was prepped according to the ifu, and no unusual force was used during the procedure.The device was not returned as anticipated.
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