| Model Number |
H7493808015220 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Advance (2524)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
11/27/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Device evaluated by mfr: returned product consisted of a quantum maverick balloon catheter.The balloon was loosely folded with blood in the inflation lumen and the balloon.The outer shaft, inner shaft, balloon and tip were microscopically examined.The tip is damaged.The balloon has a pinhole 7mm from the proximal markerband.There are numerous hypotube and shaft kinks.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.There was no evidence of any material or manufacturing deficiencies contributing to the damage and the reported difficulty.The investigation conclusion is operational context as the product meets the design & manufacture specification but due to anatomical/procedural factors encountered during the procedure, performance was limited.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Reportable based on device analysis completed on 12-jan-2018.It was reported that crossing difficulties were encountered.The target lesion was located in the left anterior descending artery.A 2.25mm x 15mm quantum¿ maverick¿ balloon catheter was advanced for dilation but device failed to cross the lesion.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported and the patient's status was stable.However, returned device analysis revealed balloon pinhole.
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