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MalfunctionMMX

BARD SNARE OUS

Received Apr 28, 2025 · Event occurred Mar 14, 2025

Report 3008988055-2025-00004 · MDR key 21920072

Device

Generic name

Device, Percutaneous Retrieval

Model number

SP-4094-002

Catalog number

SRK35

Lot number

9015010308

Product problems

  • Material Split, Cut or Torn
  • Material Split, Cut or Torn

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS SUBMISSION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A DETERMINATION OR ADMISSION THAT THE DEVICE HAS MALFUNCTIONED OR THAT THE DEVICE WAS RELATED TO A DEATH OR INJURY.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A VENA CAVA FILTER RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE, THE SHEATH OR VALVE COMPONENT WAS ALLEGEDLY DETACHED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A DIFFICULTY IN RETRACTING THE DEVICE THRU THE INTRODUCER SHEATH OR REMOVING FROM THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.