| Model Number |
518-037 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Separation (1562)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Iatrogenic Source (2498); Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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| Date of Event |
09/17/2019
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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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Patient information is unavailable from the facility.The device was discarded.Therefore no evaluation can be performed.
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Event or Problem Description
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A philips representative reported that during a peripheral atherectomy case, the tip of the catheter broke off in the im artery.Physician used an x-ray and saw 3 radiopaque markers were visible.He tried to use a snare to retrieve the tip, but was unsuccessful due to size of the artery.The procedure was abandoned.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information was received (b)(6) 2019 from the rep regarding the event: clarification provided that the im artery was the inferior mesenteric artery.The artery was extensively calcified at the entry point.The quick-cross catheter got caught on the calcium at the origin of the artery.The catheter tip broke off before a stent was placed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A2): patient age provided.A3): patient sex provided.A4): patient weight provided b3): event date corrected to (b)(6) 2019.B5): additional event information provided b7): patient medical history provided.D4): device lot number, expiration date, and udi corrected; numbers provided on initial mdr were incorrect d11): therapy date corrected to reflect (b)(6) 2019.Section e: physician email now obtained h4): device manufacture date corrected.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This case was reviewed and investigated according to the manufacture¿s policy.Upon further review, it was determined that the information listed in the initial mdr and supplemental report #1 were incorrect.Block d2) the common device name was updated to catheter, percutaneous (from quick-cross).Block d4) the udi was updated to (b)(4) (from (b)(4).Submission of this report does not, in itself, represent a conclusion by the manufacturer and/or authorized representative or the national competent authority that the content of this report is complete or accurate, that the medical device(s) listed failed in any manner and/or that the medical device(s) caused or contributed to an alleged death or deterioration in the state of the health of any person.
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