| Model Number |
6248V-90 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
04/25/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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 the delivery catheter sheath broke in half while slitting during an implant procedure.Cutting of the sheath was finished using scissors.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product event summary: the delivery catheter was returned and analyzed.Analysis indicated that the mechanical operation of the catheter splitting showed a spiral slit.The mechanical operation of the catheter shaft was kinked/buckled.Visual analysis of the lead indicated damage during use.The analyst noted that the catheter was returned in 2 pieces, and without the dilator.Kink was observed on the catheter shaft, and spiral slit appeared throughout the catheter shaft.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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