Potential Adverse Events - COOK Medical Evolution Shortie RL Instructions For Use Manual

Controlled-rotation dilator sheath set

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As a result of the risk of complications, doctors highly experienced in this procedure have advised the

following:

PREPARATIONS

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Obtain a thorough patient history, including patient blood type. Appropriate blood products should

be rapidly available.

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Ascertain the manufacturer, model number, and implant date of the catheter/lead to be removed.

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Perform radiographic/echocardiographic evaluation of catheter/lead condition, type, and position.

Use a procedure room that has high quality fluoroscopy, pacing equipment, defibrillator, thoracotomy

tray, and pericardiocentesis tray.

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Echocardiography and cardiothoracic surgery should be rapidly available.

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Prep/drape the patient's chest for possible thoracotomy; prep/drape the patient's groin for femoral

approach or possible femoral approach.

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Establish back up pacing as necessary.

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Have available an extensive collection of sheaths, Lead Control Devices (Locking Stylet and Lead

Extender), stylets to unscrew active fixation leads, snares, and accessory equipment.

PROCEDURE

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Use fluoroscopic monitoring during ALL catheter/lead and sheath manipulations. Monitor ECG and

arterial blood pressure continuously throughout the procedure and during recovery.

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If using sheaths or sheath sets, including the Evolution® Shortie RL Controlled-Rotation Dilator

Sheath Set, the following precautions should be followed:

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Prior to using sheaths including the Evolution® Shortie RL Controlled-Rotation Dilator Sheath Set it is

essential to carefully inspect the extravascular catheter/lead tract to ensure removal of all suture sleeves,

sutures, and tie-down materials.

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When advancing sheaths including the Evolution® Shortie RL Controlled-Rotation Dilator Sheath Set,

use proper sheath technique and maintain adequate tension on the catheter/lead (via a Locking Stylet

or directly) to prevent damage to vessel walls.

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If excessive scar tissue or calcification prevents safe advancement of sheaths, consider an alternate

approach.

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Excessive force with sheaths used intravascularly may result in damage to the vascular system

requiring surgical repair.

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If the catheter/lead breaks, evaluate fragment; retrieve as indicated.

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If hypotension develops, rapidly evaluate; treat as appropriate.

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Due to rapidly evolving catheter/lead technology, this device may not be suitable for the removal of

all types of catheters/leads. If there are questions or concerns regarding compatibility of this device with

particular catheters/leads, contact the catheter/lead manufacturer.