| Catalog Number |
44420 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
06/01/2017
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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 product testing is in progress.A review of the manufacturing records showed no anomalies.All valves are 100% tested at the time of manufacture.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to medtronic neurosurgery that the lumbar catheter was broken prior to implant.According to the report, the product was replaced and there was no injury to the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Only the lumbar catheter was returned.Approximately 84 cm of the lumbar catheter was returned.The catheter was patent.However, it did not meet the requirements for leak testing.There was a tear observed at the proximal end.It is unknown how or when the damage occurred.The instructions for use that accompany the device cautions that low tear strength is a characteristic of most unreinforced silicone elastomer materials, and that care must be taken with the handling and placement of the silicone elastomer catheter tubing to avoid cuts, nicks, or tears.It also cautions that to avoid possible transection of the catheter during catheter placement, the catheter should never be withdrawn through the tuohy needle.If the catheter needs to be withdrawn, the tuohy needle, guidewire, and the catheter must be removed simultaneously.A review of the manufacturing records showed no anomalies.All catheters are 100% inspected at the time of manufacture.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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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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