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As reported, during a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (tavr) procedure involving a patient of unknown age and gender, the hub of a performer introducer leaked.Access was obtained in the right femoral artery and various unknown wires and catheters were used during the procedure.The sheath was reportedly in place for twenty minutes when the hemostatic valve/hub leaked, resulting in an "unnecessary " amount of blood loss that did not require any intervention/treatment.Per the initial reporter, the event did not result from the patient's anatomy.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Investigation evaluation.Reviews of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturer¿s instructions, and quality control procedures of the device were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record shows no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Furthermore, reviews of the manufacturer¿s instructions and quality control procedures were conducted, and no gaps were discovered.Moreover, an ifu is provided with this device, which notes ¿precaution: the maximum diameter of the instrument or catheter to be introduced should be determined to ensure its passage through the introducer.All instruments or catheters used with this product should move freely through the valve and sheath.Damage to the valve/introducer may result when the fit is tight." based on the information provided and no product returned, investigation has concluded that a root cause for this event could not be established.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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