|
Model Number 45007 |
Device Problems
Mechanical Problem (1384); Output Problem (3005)
|
Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
|
Event Date 02/07/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
Age at time of event: (b)(6).Device evaluated by manufacturer: visual examination of the shaft and remainder of the device showed damage in the form of 1 kink located 6.5cm from the tip.There was buckling/kinking located 1.5cm from the tip.The functionality of the device was checked by setting up the product per the directions for use.The device primed as designed.The device was functionally tested, and the device did not rotate as designed.No errors were noticed on the console.Inspection of the remainder of the device, apart from the observed damage revealed no damage or irregularities.
|
|
Event Description
|
It was reported that the device had a loss of rotation.A 2.4mm jetstream xc catheter was selected for atherectomy procedure in the left superficial femoral artery (sfa).During the procedure, the device advanced further down to the sfa.As the device was advancing proximal popliteal area, the device stalled and the device lost rotation.It did not show any error message.The physician decided to run it again but it did not work.The rex would not engage or advance.The device was removed manually from the patient and the procedure was completed successfully by a balloon angioplasty and another stents.There were no patient complications reported.
|
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|
|
|