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MalfunctionNFA

FILTERWIRE EZ

Received Jun 16, 2026 · Event occurred May 15, 2026

Report 2124215-2026-32171 · MDR key 25524954

Device

Generic name

Temporary Coronary Saphenous Vein Bypass Graft For Embolic Protection

Model number

44150

Catalog number

44150

Lot number

0035820510

Product problems

  • Difficult to Remove

Patient

NA · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

E1: INITIAL REPORTER ADDRESS 1: (B)(6).

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DEVICE REMOVAL DIFFICULTY OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE CORONARY ARTERY. A 190 CM MT FILTERWIRE WAS SELECTED FOR USE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE PEEL AWAY SHEATH COULD NOT BE REMOVED AND WAS STUCK IN THE SHEATH THUS LEADING TO THE NON DEPLOYMENT OF THE FILTERWIRE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ALTERNATE DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.