| Catalog Number |
RSP0616MFS |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
01/26/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Acclarent received the returned maxillary guide catheter (m-110).Visual inspection was performed prior to decontamination and it was observed that the blue tip on the guide catheter was missing.This observation confirmed the issue reported.A review of the lot history record the subject device (lot# 170712a-pc) did not present any issues during the manufacturing or inspection process that can be related to the reported complaint.Additional information will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Acclarent was informed on (b)(4) 2018, of an event that occurred during the primary balloon sinuplasty procedure on the same day, that involved a relieva spinplus® balloon sinuplasty system (rsp0616mfs) from lot#: 170712a-pc.The spinplus balloon catheter was being used to treat the maxillary sinus when the tip of the maxillary guide catheter became detached from the shaft and fell into the middle meatus.There was no injury to the nasal or sinus tissue from the tip detachment; the guide catheter tip was retrieved from the sinus cavity using alligator forceps.There was no report of patient injury or complications as a result of the reported issue.
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