| Catalog Number |
VS-402 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Bruise/Contusion (1754)
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| Date of Event |
06/27/2017
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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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Image analysis summary: a series of three photographic images of the patient¿s symptoms were received for evaluation.No components from either venaseal closure system kit was received for evaluation.The photographs confirm significant bruising along the length of the treated vein.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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The physician used a venaseal closure system to treat venous insufficiency in the great saphenous vein under local anesthetic.The lumen was not flushed prior to use.The ifu was followed during prep, procedure and post procedure.A guidewire was used during the insertion of the catheter.Hand compression was used.It was reported that, post op, the patient had significant bruising along the length of the treat vein.The patient was treated with steroids and antibiotics.It was reported that patient¿s condition improved after taking prescribed medications.
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