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MalfunctionNQH

ENDOSURE AAA PRESSURE SENSOR/DELIVERY SYSTEM

Received May 2, 2006 · Event occurred Apr 24, 2006

Report 3004936110-2006-00001 · MDR key 708713

Device

Generic name

Intrasac Pressure Sensor/delivery Catheter

Manufacturer

Cardiomems, Inc.

Model number

NA

Catalog number

ADS-1001

Lot number

11C013628

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component

Patient

82 YR

  • Foreign body, removal of
  • Hospitalization required

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING INSERTION OF THE ENDOSURE AAA PRESSURE SENSOR INTO A CALCIFIED ILIAC ARTERY, THE DELIVERY CATHTER DETACHED. REMOVAL OF THE TIP WAS SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED AND THE PT WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSP WITHOUT INCIDENT.