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It was reported that during insertion of the safesheath, as part of a pacemaker implant, part of the wire broke off and lodged in the heart.It was clarified that the wire mentioned was the wire that comes with the safesheath.An interventional radiologist was called to remove the wire using a lasso device.With some effort, the wire was successfully removed.The procedure was aborted at this stage.It was reported that there was no injury to the patient not any extended hospital stay.No further patient information was provided.No additional information has been provided regarding the incident.
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Device used in treatment.The device was not returned for analysis.The clinical observation could not be confirmed.The investigation will focus on a review of product documentation.The device history record and guidewire inspection sheet were reviewed to confirm that the devices passed all applicable in process and final inspections.It is not possible to determine what caused the device to break.The event will be re-evaluated if additional information becomes available.Oscor will continue to monitor this event type.Per guidewire inspection sheet for 0.038" guidewire, during inspection use drawing.Using calipers measure outside diameter, measure overall length using a metric ruler.Using 10x microscope verify both tip and proximal ends are convex and flexible.Body of guidewire should be stiff.Rub your fingers over guidewire to check for smooth surface.Per qa procedure introducer kit packaging inspection, one hundred percent of all packaged products will be inspected.Verify appropriate size guidewire, with or without depth markings, is packaged per the bill of materials.Verify guidewire is properly positioned in tray.All guidewires with "j" end, "j" should be facing downward away from tyvek.Loose foreign material is not permitted on the surface of components.Per instructions for use (ifu) : remove the syringe and insert soft tip of guidewire through the introducer needle into the vessel.Advance guide wire guide to required depth.Leave an appropriate amount of guide wire exposed.At no time should the guide wire be advanced or withdrawn when resistance is met.Determine the cause of resistance before proceeding.Fluoroscopic verification of the guide wire's entrance into the superior vena cava and right atrium is suggested.Oscor inc.Is submitting the above report to comply with 21 cfr part 803, the medical device reporting regulation.The report is based upon information obtained by oscor inc.Which the company may not have been able to investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by fda.This report does not constitute an admission that the device, oscor inc., or its employees, caused or contributed to the event described in this report.Nor does this report reflect a conclusion by fda, oscor inc., or its employees, that the report constitutes an admission that the device, oscor inc., or its employees caused or contributed to the event described in this report.
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