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InjuryMOU

BEST VASCULAR INC NOVOSTE B-RAIL DELIVERY CATH

Received May 28, 2021 · Event occurred Feb 25, 2021

Report MW5101623 · MDR key 11912477

Device

Generic name

Intravascular Radiation Delivery System

Manufacturer

Best Vascular Inc

Product problems

  • Break
  • Entrapment of Device
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

87 YR

  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque
  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PRODUCT WAS USED TO DELIVER RADIATION FOR BRACHYTHERAPY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE DEVICE FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE IT WAS NOTED THAT THE TIP OF THE CATHETER WAS MISSING AND HAD BECOME DETACHED IN THE PATIENT'S BLOOD VESSEL. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).