| Catalog Number |
U6ULTRA40SHA |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Vascular Dissection (3160)
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| Date of Event |
07/21/2019
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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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During a procedure an attempt was made to use a dxterity diagnostic angiography catheter to treat a mildly tortuous, mildly calcified lesion exhibiting 100% chronic total occlusion in the right coronary artery (rca).There was no damage noted to the packaging.The device was removed from packaging as per ifu with no issues.The device was inspected with no issues.The device was prepped per ifu with no issues.Resistance was not encountered when advancing the device and excessive force was not used during delivery.It was reported that a dissection occurred during the procedure.It was indicated that the curve of the device may have contributed to this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The patient was transferred for surgical intervention.It was stated that the medical staff were not aware of any relevant patient medical history that may have made them more prone to a dissection.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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