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MalfunctionMOU

40MM BETA-CATH DELIVERY CATHETER

Received Oct 16, 2002 · Event occurred Jul 22, 2002

Report 1062385-2002-00036 · MDR key 423476

Device

Generic name

Catheter

Manufacturer

Novoste Corp.

Model number

510609-040

Catalog number

BCK-0140

Lot number

475131

Product problems

  • Displacement
  • Kinked
  • Device Damaged Prior to Use

Patient

*

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CATHETER WAS KINKED OUT OF THE BOX; HOWEVER UPON RECEIPT OF THE CATHETER AT NAVOSTE, IT WAS DETERMINDED THAT THE PROXIMAL MARKER BAND WAS DAMAGED AND HAD SHIFTED.