Model Number 39200 |
Device Problem
Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 12/01/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that stent damage occurred.The target lesion was located in anastomosis of fistula.A 6x60x75 epic vascular stent was selected for use.However, the distal stent struts where the markers lie are slightly peeled away from the catheter prior to placement into the sheath.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by mfr.: returned product consisted of an epic self-expanding stent system.The outer sheath, tip, inner sheath and the remainder of the device were checked for damage.Visual examination revealed that the stent is partially deployed 1mm from the distal end of the middle sheath.There is a kink to the sheath 58.5cm from the nosecone.Microscopic examination revealed that the sheath is flattened at the distal end.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.
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Event Description
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It was reported that stent damage occurred.The target lesion was located in anastomosis of fistula.A 6x60x75 epic vascular stent was selected for use.However, the distal stent struts where the markers lie are slightly peeled away from the catheter prior to placement into the sheath.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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