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10185P |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Stretched (1601); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008); Sharp Edges (4013)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
01/20/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal reference: (b)(4).This case was reviewed and investigated according to the manufacturer¿s policy.Attempts to obtain patient information have been unsuccessful.Attempts to obtain the patient information were made via email.The implant or explant dates are not applicable to this device.Concomitant medical devices: microcatheter: medtronic: launcher 6fr.Ebu3.5.State/prefecture is (b)(6).Device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun.
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Event or Problem Description
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This case was reviewed and investigated according to the manufacturer¿s policy.It was reported during a planned therapeutic procedure, prior to reaching the lesion, the physician felt resistance, torque would not transmit to the tip and the manufacturer's device could not advance.Upon removal of the device the tip of the device was observed to be stretched but intact.There was no report of patient injury.Upon removal of another manufacturer's concomitant guide catheter (gc) device it was observed the tip of the gc was torn an estimated 2mm.The device was returned to the manufacturer for analysis.The manufacturing documentation for this device was reviewed and the device met all quality and manufacturing release criteria.This product problem is being submitted because the manufacturer¿s returned device had rough edges.There is a potential for harm if the malfunction were to recur.
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Event or Problem Description
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This follow-up supplemental report #1 is being submitted to advise pertinent device analysis findings.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal reference: (b)(4).This case was reviewed and investigated according to the manufacturer¿s policy.Block h3: visual, microscopic inspection and functional testing were performed on the returned device.The distal coil was stretched and the core wire was broken and exposed.The exposed core wire was stretchered and still attached to the sensor housing.All parts of the device were present.Torque test could not be performed since the wire was damaged.The probable cause of the reported damage is excessive mechanical strain, as evidenced by the stretching of the distal coil and the separation of the core wire.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 the alleged death or deterioration in the state of the health of any person.H3 other text : placeholder.
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