| Model Number |
VPR-GW-FT18 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device Misassembled During Manufacturing /Shipping (2912); Compatibility Problem (2960); Incorrect Device Or Component Shipped (2962)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
02/14/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The guide wire was discarded by the facility and an exact root cause could not be determined.The lot number was initially unknown, but an internal review for this customer identified that the previous two orders of 0.018" flextip guide wires were lot number 156032.A review of lot number 156032 identified that a recall had been initiated for an incorrectly packaged 0.014" flextip guide wire in an 0.018" flextip guide wire package.This is the same issue as mdr 3004742232-2017-00034.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a peripheral orbital atherectomy procedure, an abbott nav6 embolic protection device slid off the end of a csi 0.018" viperwire guide wire when removing it from the patient.The physician successfully completed atherectomy, but it was noted that the distal tip of the oad was being brought into contact with the filter during treatment.When the physician attempted to retrieve the filter with the guide wire, he was unsuccessful.The viperwire guide wire was removed from the patient and the physician was then able to retrieve the filter with a snare device.The patient status remained stable throughout the procedure.
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