| Model Number |
6248V-130P |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
12/19/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 that during implant, the catheter broke just beyond the hub when attempting to slit.The physician needed to use a scalpel to initiate another slit and then used a universal slitter to complete the task.The catheter was removed from use.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product event summary: the partial delivery catheter was returned and analyzed.Analysis indicated that there was mechanical operation of the catheter peeling/slitting/splitting showed a spiral slit.The mechanical operation of the catheter shaft was kinked/buckled.Visual analysis of the lead indicated damage during use.The analyst noted that the catheter was returned damaged.It was kinked in various locations, and that prevented the slitting during procedure.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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