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MalfunctionPDU

CROSSER IQ ULTRASONIC

Received Feb 2, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 7, 2026

Report 2020394-2026-00109 · MDR key 24232038

Device

Generic name

Recanalization Catheter

Catalog number

XCTO146

Lot number

GFKW0867

Product problems

  • Retraction Problem
  • Material Deformation

Patient

78 YR · Male

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

H11: MANUFACTURING REVIEW: THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED, AND THIS LOT MET ALL RELEASE CRITERIA. INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: THE PHYSICAL DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. NO PHOTOS WERE PROVIDED FOR REVIEW. THEREFORE, THE INVESTIGATION IS INCONCLUSIVE FOR THE REPORTED FAILURE AS NO OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE WAS PROVIDED FOR REVIEW. A DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE FOR THE REPORTED MATERIAL DEFORMATION AND RETRACTION PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DETERMINED BASED UPON THE PROVIDED INFORMATION. LABELING REVIEW: AS THE REPORTED EVENT DID NOT ALLEGE A LABELING OR USE RELATED ISSUE, A LABELING REVIEW IS NOT REQUIRED. B5, D4 (UNIQUE IDENTIFIER (UDI) #), G3, H6 (METHOD). SECTION A THROUGH F: THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BD REPRESENTS ALL THE KNOWN INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, THE COMPLAINANT/REPORTER WAS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER PATIENT, PRODUCT, OR PROCEDURAL DETAILS TO BD.

Description of Event or Problem

ON (B)(6) 2026, A 78 YEAR OLD MALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A RECANALIZATION PROCEDURE USING A CROSSER CATHETER. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE TIP BECAME DAMAGED, AND THE WIRE BECAME STUCK WITHIN THE CATHETER. THE PHYSICIAN WAS REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE WIRE AND THE CROSSER TOGETHER AND THEN WORK TO ADVANCE THEIR WIRE BACK INTO THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

H11: AS THE LOT NUMBER FOR THE DEVICE WAS PROVIDED, A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS WILL BE PERFORMED. THE SAMPLE WAS NOT RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR INSPECTION/EVALUATION. THEREFORE, THE INVESTIGATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT IS INCONCLUSIVE. BASED UPON THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION, THE DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE FOR THIS EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (IFU) IS ADEQUATE FOR THE REPORTED DEVICE/PATIENT CODE(S) AND PROVIDES GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, AS WELL AS WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS AND POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE. UPON RECEIPT OF NEW OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED AS APPLICABLE. SECTION A THROUGH F - THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BD REPRESENTS ALL THE KNOWN INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, THE COMPLAINANT/REPORTER WAS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER PATIENT, PRODUCT, OR PROCEDURAL DETAILS TO BD.

Description of Event or Problem

ON (B)(6) 2026, A 78-YEAR-OLD MALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A RECANALIZATION PROCEDURE USING THE CROSSER CATHETER. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE CATHETER TIP WAS ALLEGEDLY DAMAGED, AND THE SHEATH WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.