It was reported that during a percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, the hub of the cxi support catheter "came off".A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Investigation: evaluation: a review of the dimensional verification, complaint history, documentation, manufacturing instructions, quality control, specifications, and a visual inspection and functional evaluation of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device confirmed that the hub and strain relief were separated from the catheter shaft.The hub and strain relief both slid freely over the wire guide.The wire guide could not be removed from the catheter.The strain relief was removed to confirm that the hub was separated from the catheter shaft.Additionally, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.The lot number of the device is not known; accordingly, a review of the device history record could not be conducted.Based on the information provided, the examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the risk assessment, no further action is required.
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