| Catalog Number |
WWIJ35260 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)
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| Date of Event |
08/07/2018
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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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Physician was attempting to use a non-mdt 6fr 135cm thrombectomy catheter with a wholey guidewire.It was reported that there was difficulty advancing the catheter.Physician attempted to remove the catheter with some resistance.Upon removal, the catheter appeared to unravel leaving a portion of the catheter in the lower extremity (below the knee).Multiple unsuccessful attempts were made to retrieve it.The procedure was then aborted with foreign body remaining in the patient.
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