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MalfunctionNFA

FILTERWIRE EZ

Received Jul 2, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 3, 2026

Report 2124215-2026-35654 · MDR key 25699812

Device

Generic name

Temporary Coronary Saphenous Vein Bypass Graft For Embolic Protection

Model number

44150

Catalog number

44150

Lot number

0037595408

Product problems

  • Material Integrity Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • 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 THE RADIOPAQUE NITI LOOP OF THE FILTERWIRE WAS PARTIALLY DETACHED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS AND MILDLY CALCIFIED SAPHENOUS VEIN GRAFT. A 190 CM FILTERWIRE EZ WAS SELECTED FOR USE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE RADIOPAQUE NITI LOOP OF THE FILTERWIRE WAS PARTIALLY DETACHED AND SUBSEQUENTLY RETRIEVED BY THE RETRIEVAL SHEATH. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT AND THE PATIENT STATUS POST PROCEDURE WAS STABLE.