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EUP2012X |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Vascular Dissection (3160)
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| Date of Event |
07/03/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a euhpora rx balloon catheter was attempted to be used to pre-dilate a mildly tortuous, severely calcified lesion with chronic total occlusion in the mid rca.There was no damage noted to the device packaging.There were no issues noted when removing the device from the hoop.The device was inspected with no issues.Negative prep was performed with no issues.The lesion was pre-dilated using a 1.25x12 mm sprinter legend balloon.The euphora device did not pass through a previously deployed stent.Resistance was encountered when advancing the device, excessive force was not used.It is reported that the euphora device was advanced and when inflated above rated burst pressure (16 atms) the balloon burst.The euphora balloon was used for several inflations in the lesion area.It burst on the last inflation.A sudden drop in pressure noted on the inflation device.A dissection was noted at the balloon burst site.A 2.5x12 mm euphora device was then delivered and inflated for 1 minute.There was an angiographical improvement and it was confirmed that there was no perforation.No further patient complications reported for this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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