Model Number 7313 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Entrapment of Device (1212)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 12/16/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that balloon catheter entrapment and a shaft break occurred.A 4.00mm x 15mm nc emerge balloon catheter was selected for treatment.However, the balloon catheter got stuck on the wire and the shaft broke while outside the patient.No known patient complications were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by mfr: returned product consisted of a nc emerge balloon catheter.The shaft was separated and stretched 116cm from the hub.The inner shaft was also separated; however, an accurate measurement of the separation was unable to be taken.The separated ends were stretched and jagged consistent with tensile overload.There were numerous buckled locations throughout the inner shaft.The guidewire use in the patient was not returned for analysis.The reported break was confirmed.
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Event Description
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It was reported that balloon catheter entrapment and a shaft break occurred.A 4.00mm x 15mm nc emerge balloon catheter was selected for treatment.However, the balloon catheter got stuck on the wire and the shaft broke while outside the patient.No known patient complications were reported.
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