Catalog Number 1012270-12 |
Device Problem
Deflation Problem (1149)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 11/11/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device is expected to be returned for evaluation.It has not yet been received.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 the procedure was to treat a lesion in the coronary artery.A 2.0x12mm mini trek balloon dilatation catheter was prepped without issues; however, the balloon would not deflate after being inflated in the anatomy.The manometer was removed and an attempt to deflate the balloon with a syringe was made but failed.It was then decided to pull the balloon, wire, and guide catheter out as a unit while the balloon was still inflated.The procedure was successfully completed with another balloon.There were no adverse patient effects.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Evaluation summary: visual, dimensional and functional inspections were performed on the returned device.The reported deflation issue could not be replicated in a testing environment due to the condition of the returned device.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other incidents from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported difficulty.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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