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InjuryDQY

HORMONAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Received Mar 19, 2024 · Event occurred Mar 15, 2024

Report MW5153004 · MDR key 18941300

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Percutaneous

Patient

57 YR · Female

  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding
  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WALRUS BALLOON GUIDE CAUSING DISSECTION OF CERVICAL INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY AT LEVEL OF BALLOON INFLATION, AS WELL AS SEVERE VASOSPASM, WITH EXTRAVASATING HEMORRHAGE REQUIRING COVERED STENT PLACEMENT.