| Model Number |
7004D |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Positioning Problem (3009)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
11/07/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The complaint device was returned to stryker sustainability solutions for evaluation.Upon visual inspection of the received complaint device, a kink was identified at 9cm from the distal tip, which is distal to the transition point.An additional kink was identified to at 14cm from the distal tip.A review of the dhr supports that the device met all inspection and test criteria prior to release from stryker.The most likely root cause is mishandling subsequent to distribution, including shipping/storage conditions or improper manipulation of the catheter.The instructions for use (ifu) state: do not introduce the tip folded into the guiding sheath.Do not exert excessive pressure during placement of catheter if unknown resistance is encountered.Do not attempt to use the reprocessed ep catheter prior to completely reading and understanding the directions for use.Avoid manual pre-bending of distal curve, as this may damage steering mechanism of steerable catheters.The reported event will be monitored through post-market surveillance.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the electrophysiology catheter did not work; the steering is broken.There was no patient injury, medical intervention, or extended procedure time reported.These are commonly used devices that are readily available.
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