Catalog Number 1550400-38 |
Device Problem
Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 08/26/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Exemption number (b)(4).The customer reported the device was discarded.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a de novo lesion located in the mid-right coronary artery that was heavily calcified.During backloading of the balloon catheter on the guide wire, the guide wire poked the balloon and caused a tear.This occurred when entering the guide catheter outside of the body.A non-abbott stent was used to complete the procedure.There was no reported adverse patient effect.There was no reported clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Exemption number e2019001.The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no similar incidents from this lot.The investigation determined the reported balloon tear appears to be related to circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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