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VENCLOSE MICRO INTRO KIT, 7CM

Received Nov 3, 2021 · Event occurred Oct 9, 2021

Report 1423395-2021-00058 · MDR key 12745336

Device

Generic name

Venclose Micro Intro Kit, 7cm

Catalog number

VC-ISH-6F7

Lot number

21GBK939

Product problems

  • Difficult to Remove
  • Material Twisted/Bent

Patient

Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GUIDEWIRE BECAME KNOTTED AND WAS CAUGHT IN THE VEIN. THE CASE WAS ABLE TO BE FINISHED WITH A GOOD OUTCOME FOR THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE RELATED TO THE CUSTOMER REPORTED ISSUE. DESPITE MULTIPLE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, THE CUSTOMER CONTACT WAS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE FURTHER INCIDENT DETAILS TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE SAMPLE WAS NOT RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. DUE TO THE REPORTED INCIDENT AND IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THIS MEDWATCH IS BEING FILED. IF ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GUIDEWIRE BECAME KNOTTED AND WAS CAUGHT IN THE VEIN. THE CASE WAS ABLE TO BE FINISHED WITH A GOOD OUTCOME FOR THE PATIENT.