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"it was reported that a starlight catheter was used for a coronary procedure.During use on the first delivery post stenting, the catheter was unable to cross the stent but was able to exit the guide catheter.On the second delivery, too much resistance was noted and the catheter would not exit the guide catheter.The physician decided not to proceed with imaging.No patient injury reported.This product problem is being submitted because the starlight catheter and guide catheter were removed as a system.There is potential for harm if it were to recur.".
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Block a: patient information, not available from facility.Block c: not applicable for this device.Block d4: serial # not applicable for this device.Blocks d6 & d7: not applicable for this device.Block h3: the starlight catheter was not returned for evaluation; thus, no product investigation was performed.Block h6: device history record (dhr) was reviewed and all released units were manufactured to specification, with no ncrs or deviations contributing to the reported complaint.Blocks h7, h9 & h10: do not apply to this submission.Submission of this report does not, in itself, represent a conclusion by the manufacturer and/or authorized representative or the national competent authority that the content of this report is complete or accurate, that the medical device(s) listed failed in any manner and/or that the medical device(s) caused or contributed to an alleged death or deterioration in the state of the health of any person.".
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