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AURYON ATHERECTOMY CATHETER

Received Jun 23, 2026 · Event occurred May 31, 2026

Report 1319211-2026-10023 · MDR key 25598571

Device

Generic name

Catheter Eximo Atherectomy 2mm - Hydrophilic Coated

Manufacturer

Eximo Medical Ltd.

Model number

EXM-4003-H000

Lot number

00120468

Product problems

  • Fracture
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

72 YR · Female

  • Foreign Body In Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE REPORTED DEVICE HAS YET TO BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR A DEVICE EVALUATION. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ROOT CAUSE FOR PRODUCT PROBLEM IS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS. THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE SENT VIA A FOLLOW UP MEDWATCH. REFERENCE (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem

AURYON CASE WITH 2.0MM FOR ANTERIOR TIBIAL AND TIBIAL TRUNK. 1ST LASER AURYON DONE PERFECTLY ON TIBIAL TRUNK. AFTER FINISH 1ST PROCEDURE, DOCTOR TAKE OUT THE CATHETER FOR POBA AND HE SAW THAT THE HEAD OF TIP CATHETER WAS GONE AND BURN. TIP OF CATHETER LEFT ON ARTERY AND FINALLY DOCTOR DECIDED TO TAKE OUT THE TIP WITH BALLON CATHETER 1.5MM AND THE TIP WAS OUT FROM ARTERY. 1ST PROCEDURE WAS DONE FOR 6 MINUTES. 2ND PROCEDURE FOR ANTERIOR TIBIAL CANCELED BY AURYON AND DOCTOR DECIDED BY DOING DEB ONLY.