HEARTSTRING III PROXIMAL SEAL 4.3 MM
Report
- Report Number
- 2242352-2010-03263
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 10, 2010
- Date of Event
- October 11, 2010
- Report Date
- October 12, 2010
- Manufacturer
- MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR, LLC
- Product Code
- DXC
- PMA / PMN Number
- K080169
- Removal / Correction Number
- NA
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- KS
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE DELIVERY TUBE WAS RETURNED SEPARATE FROM THE LOADING DEVICE. THE TENSION SPRING ASSEMBLY WAS INSIDE THE DEPLOYMENT TUBE AND THE SEAL WAS EXTENDING OUT OF THE TUBE. THE BLUE STRING HAD BEEN PULLED FROM THE CENTER OF THE SEAL. THE GREEN SLIDE LOCK AND THE WHITE PLUNGER WERE DEPRESSED ON THE DELIVERY DEVICE. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF BLOOD ON THE DEVICE. BASED UPON THE RECEIVED CONDITION OF THE DEVICE, THE REPORTED COMPLAINT "SEAL COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE DELIVERY DEVICE" COULD NOT BE CONFIRMED. A LOT HISTORY RECORD REVIEW WAS COMPLETED FOR THE PRODUCT. THERE WAS NO NONCONFORMANCE WHICH COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS FAILURE MODE. (B)(4).
THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT DURING A CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS PROCEDURE, THE HEARTSTRING III PROXIMAL SEAL COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE DELIVERY DEVICE. ANOTHER SEAL WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THE HOSPITAL REPORTED NO PATIENT EFFECTS. THE PRODUCT WAS RETURNED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HEARTSTRING III PROXIMAL SEAL 4.3 MM | PROXIMAL SEAL | DXC | MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR, LLC | HSK-3043 | 25014079 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA |