| Model Number |
1012455-20 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Deflation Problem (1149); Off-Label Use (1494)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
01/09/2020
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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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The device is not returning.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat the renal artery.A 5x20mm nc trek balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) completely failed to deflate, so a non-abbott needle device was introduced to puncture and deflate the balloon.Then the balloon was removed.There were no adverse patient sequelae and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: device code 1494-incorrect anatomy.The complaint device was not returned for analysis.A review of manufacturing records could not be conducted because the lot number was not provided.It was reported that the device was used in a renal artery procedure.It should be noted coronary dilatation catheters (cdc), nc trek rx, global, instruction for use (ifu) states: the nc trek rx coronary dilatation catheter is indicated for: a) balloon dilatation of the stenotic portion of a coronary artery or bypass graft stenosis, for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion b) balloon dilatation of a coronary artery occlusion, for the purpose of restoring coronary flow in patients with st-segment elevation myocardial infarction c) balloon dilatation of a stent after implantation (balloon models 2.00 mm - 5.00 mm only).In this case, it is unknown if the reported ifu violation caused or contributed to the reported complaint.Further investigation determined the reported deflation problem is a product quality issue.The issue is being addressed per internal operating procedures.Abbott vascular will continue to trend the performances of these devices.
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