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Model Number 4FC12 |
Device Problems
Gas/Air Leak (2946); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 11/12/2018 |
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 cryo ablation procedure, upon connecting a syringe to the side port of the sheath and when negative pressure was applied, air was introduced continuously.It was noted that the hemostatic valve of the sheath was suspected to have a defect.The sheath was replaced, and 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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Event summary: upon visual inspection of sheath 4fc12/92045-063, results showed the device was intact with no apparent issues.Air aspiration was reproduced during the pressure test when the test dilator was introduced through the sheath.The hemostatic valve was leaking.A suspected tear was present at the valve disk.In conclusion, the reported issue (air ingress) 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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