Model Number 7134 |
Device Problem
Deflation Problem (1149)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 10/01/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event of (b)(6) 2019 is an estimated date based off the aware date as the exact event date was not reported.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the balloon had deflation issue.A 2.50mm x 20mm emerge balloon was selected for use.At the end of the procedure, it was noted that the attachments to the indeflator seemed to slip off and not stay attached.Subsequently, the emerge balloon was not deflating easily.The device was successfully removed from the patient's body.No patient complications were reported.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the balloon had deflation issue.A 2.50mm x 20mm emerge balloon was selected for use.At the end of the procedure, it was noted that the attachments to the indeflator seemed to slip off and not stay attached.Subsequently, the emerge balloon was not deflating easily.The device was successfully removed from the patient's body.No patient complications were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event of (b)(6) 2019 is an estimated date based off the aware date as the exact event date was not reported.Device evaluated by mfr: the device was returned for evaluation.The shaft, hypotube, tip and balloon were microscopically and visually examined.There were numerous kinks.There was contrast in the inflation lumen and balloon.The balloon was loosely folded.Microscopic inspection revealed tip damage.The device was soaked in a water bath for 18 days to loosen the blood and contrast in the device.The device was prepped with an inflation device filled with water and connected to the inflation port to inflate the device.The device was able to inflate and deflate normally.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.
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