Catalog Number 1012270-20 |
Device Problem
Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 12/26/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.The customer reported the device was discarded.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow up report will be submitted with all relevant information.
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Event Description
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It was reported the hub of the mini trek balloon catheter had the lot number, device name and size, but was missing the length of the balloon.The device was used in the procedure without any issues.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure and no adverse patient effects.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal file number - (b)(4).The device was initially reported as discarded; however, it was returned for analysis.Evaluation summary: the device was returned for analysis and abbott vascular (av) confirmed a very faint imprint of the balloon length was noted, but illegible.A review of the complaint handling database found no similar incidents from this lot for missing/illegible identification.Av conducted a thorough root cause analysis and determined the reported information was related to manufacturing.The issue is being addressed per internal operating procedures.Av will continue to trend the performance of these devices.
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