MalfunctionDGX

LUSEE WIRE GUIDE WIRE

Received Jul 24, 1995 · Event occurred Jan 9, 1995

Report 24603 · MDR key 24603

Device

Generic name

Guide Wire

Manufacturer

Cordis Corp.

Model number

5J3-143

Catalog number

Lot number

Product problems

Fracture

Patient

83 YR

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

GUIDE WIRE FRACTURED DURING ATTEMPTED PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY. DISTAL VESSEL COULD NOT BE BYPASSED. FRACTURED TIP RETAINED IN PLAQUE WALL AND COULD NOT BE RETRIEVED.