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InjuryPFH

VWING VASCULAR NEEDLE GUIDE

Received Mar 24, 2016 · Event occurred Jan 19, 2016

Report 3009273792-2016-00004 · MDR key 5522399

Device

Generic name

Vwing

Manufacturer

Vital Access Corp.

Model number

00144

Lot number

15-0033

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

53 YR

  • Reaction
  • Reaction

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem

IMPLANTING SURGEON REMOVED A VWING DEVICE DUE TO AN APPARENT ALLERGIC REACTION. NO OVERT COMPLICATIONS IDENTIFIED. THE PATIENT TOLERATED THE PROCEDURE WELL. REPORTING NURSE IDENTIFIED THAT THE PATIENT'S ARM HAS RETURNED TO NORMAL FOLLOWING DEVICE REMOVAL. NO FURTHER SYMPTOMS OF REDNESS OR ITCHING.