Model Number 4FC12 |
Device Problems
Suction Problem (2170); Gas/Air Leak (2946)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 06/27/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a cryoablation procedure, the balloon catheter was inserted into the sheath air was being introduced during aspiration.The sheath was replaced with resolve.The case was completed with cryo.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product analysis summary: data files were returned and analyzed.Data files showed that 7 applications were performed with a balloon catheter and 8 applications with another balloon catheter on the date of the event with no issues.In conclusion, the reported air ingress was not confirmed thorough data analysis.Pending analysis results of returned device.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The sheath 4fc12 with lot number 04491 was returned and analyzed.Visual inspection of the sheath showed the device was intact with no apparent issues.Flushing/air aspiration testing did not show any air passing through the tube or expelled from the distal tip.Functional testing of the sheath confirmed the hemostatic valve was leaking.Air bubbles were observed through the valve and the valve disk was suspected to be torn.In conclusion, the reported issue air ingress during aspiration has been confirmed through testing.The sheath failed the returned product inspection due to a leaking hemostatic valve.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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