Catalog Number 1012270-20 |
Device Problem
Unsealed Device Packaging (1444)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 11/18/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device was received.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow up report will be submitted with all relevant information.
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Event Description
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It was reported that before use, and upon opening the mini trek balloon dilatation catheter, the end of the primary packaging was open.It was decided to not use the device as the quality and sterility were compromised.Another balloon was used to complete the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Evaluation summary: the device was returned for analysis and abbott vascular (av) confirmed the reported opened pouch.Av reviewed the lot history record and there were no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.The complaint handling database was reviewed and there were no similar events for this lot.Further evaluation was conducted per internal site operating procedures and determined that the issue was likely related to the manufacture of the device.Av determined that this is an isolated incident and there is no indication that this issue impacts a wider population of product.The performance of these devices will continue to be monitored.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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