| Model Number |
SDK4900-FT |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pneumothorax (2012)
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| Date of Event |
05/10/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation.A review of the appropriate device history records of the superdimension console indicates this device was released meeting all quality specifications.Pneumothorax is a known short term complication when a lung biopsy is performed during a transbronchial lung biopsy or ct guided percutaneous biopsy.
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Event or Problem Description
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On physician's 5 days post-op follow up call after a superdimension enb procedure, the patient complained of shortness of breath.A chest x-ray was ordered and the patient was found to have a pneumothrax.A chest tube was inserted and patient was admitted to the hospital.The patient also developed a large pleural effusion.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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