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MalfunctionDXK

ULTRA ICE PLUS - PI

Received Mar 22, 2021 · Event occurred Mar 1, 2021

Report 2134265-2021-03611 · MDR key 11544494

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Ultrasound, Intravascular

Model number

1816-06

Catalog number

1816-06

Lot number

0026475575

Product problems

  • Poor Quality Image
  • Poor Quality Image

Patient

Not reported

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS CANCELLED. AN ULTRA ICE VASCULAR IMAGING CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE IN THE ILIAC VEIN. THE CATHETER WAS PREPPED AND INSERTED THROUGH THE SHEATH. HOWEVER, NO IMAGE APPEARED ON THE SCREEN. THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED AND RE-FLUSHED BUT THERE STILL WAS NO IMAGE. THE PROCEDURE WAS CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED NO COMPLICATIONS.