| Model Number |
8700-0660-01 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Leak/Splash (1354); Device Issue (2379)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
01/22/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The icy catheter lot# 77255 was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned catheter lot # 77255 was performed.No abnormalities with the catheter were seen.All lumens flushed as intended.During functional testing, the catheter was connected to a pressurized inflation device.Immediately upon pressurizing the catheter, a pin hole leak was observed medial to the distal balloon.During manufacturing all icy catheters are 100% inspected for leaks by subjecting them to pressure testing.Only units that passed are moved to the next process.Probable causes for the reported complaint can be a latent material defect.Historical complaints were reviewed for related complaint to icy catheter lot# 77255, no previous history of complaint was identified.
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Event or Problem Description
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The nurse reported that approximately 6 to 7 hours into the ivtm treatment (patient cooling), evidence of leak was observed on the floor and a tinge of blood was observed on the start-up kit (suk) tubing suspecting leak on the icy catheter.No alarm was observed on the console.Following this, the console was placed on standby and 2nd icy catheter lot #77255 was inserted to complete the patient treatment.No known impact or patient consequence was reported.Relates to mfr 3010617000-2018-00159 1st icy catheter.
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