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As reported via fda medwatch 3500a, during an unspecified procedure, a wire included in the micropuncture transitionless access set became stuck and remains in the patient.The wire was used to access the right internal jugular vein (rij); however, the device was not advanced into the lumen of the vessel.The wire reportedly became stuck near the rij and was left in the body.The physician did not have the ability to safely remove the device.Additional information regarding event details, patient anatomy and outcome has been requested, but is not available at this time.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Additional information - attachments: a second medwatch report was provided, noting the same information received on the original.Both reports are attached for reference.Initial report.As reported via fda medwatch 3500a, during an unspecified procedure, a wire included in the micropuncture transitionless access set became stuck and remains in the patient.The wire was used to access the right internal jugular vein (rij); however, the device was not advanced into the lumen of the vessel.The wire reportedly became stuck near the rij and was left in the body.The physician did not have the ability to safely remove the device.Additional information regarding event details, patient anatomy and outcome has been requested, but is not available at this time.Investigation evaluation.Reviews of the complaint history, device history record, drawing, 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.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, drawings, and quality control procedures were conducted, and no gaps were discovered.The evidence of these reviews indicates the product was made to specifications.Based on the information provided and no product returned, investigation has concluded that a root cause for this event could not be established.This case was evaluated for risk and no additional risk mitigation activity is necessary, as severity and occurrence rates are low.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.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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