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Horn-shaped” deformity of the Occlutech®-PDA device: case report
Raúl Enrique Rios-Mendez1, María Eugenia Araúz-Martínez2
1Clínica Privada de Especialidades Santa Lucia. Quito, Ecuador. riosmendez@intramed.net.ar.
Background:
The phenomenon of deformation of devices for closure of intracardiac defects in catheterization has been reported, but not of devices for closure of patent ductus arteriosus.
Objective:
to report a case of deformation of a relatively new type of device for closure of patent ductus arteriosus.
Methods:
report an adult with hypertensive patent ductus arteriosus and a positive balloon occlusion test will be presented, in whom the occlusion was attempted with an Occlutech®-PDA device.
Results:
Upon delivery, the device took the shape of a “horn” instead of a “champagne cork” (usual appearance), so it was extracted prior to it is release and the procedure was carried out with another device.
Conclusion:
To our knowledge, no deformation during the delivery transcatheter of the Occlutech®-PDA device has been published. Adverse events related to new technologies, as in our case, should be reported as soon as possible, since it can help manufacturers to improve their quality and provide greater safety to patients.
