FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

FAST-CATH HEMO INT SWARTZ SRO, 8F, 60CM

MDR report key: 1002056 · Received February 18, 2008

Report

Report Number
2182269-2008-00012
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
February 18, 2008
Date of Event
January 31, 2006
Report Date
February 1, 2008
Manufacturer
ST. JUDE MEDICAL
Product Code
DYB
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
JA
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

ONE 8F FAST-CATH HEMOSTASIS INTRODUCER AND DILATOR WERE RECEIVED FOR EVAL. REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD CONFIRMED THIS LOT MET MFG REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO SHIPMENT. FUNCTIONAL TESTING REVEALED A LEAK AT THE VALVE. ADDITIONAL TESTING REVEALED THE HEMOSTASIS SEAL WAS TORN AT BOTH ENDS OF THE MFG SLIT WHICH CAUSED THE LEAK AT THE VALVE. HOWEVER, IT IS UNCERTAIN WHAT CAUSED THE SEAL TO TEAR.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THE INTRODUCER SHEATH LEAKED AT THE VALVE. NO PT INJURY REPORTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 FAST-CATH HEMO INT SWARTZ SRO, 8F, 60CM SWARTZ SR 8F DYB ST. JUDE MEDICAL NA 1154590

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNK