Model Number VENUM18080 |
Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Misfire (2532); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Activation Failure (3270)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/21/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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As the lot number for the device was provided, a manufacturing review will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.(expiry date: 08/2022).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a stent placement procedure, the distal portion of stent was allegedly fractured and would not allow for a full deployment.It was further reported that the distal portion remained in the vessel and the physician removed the broken stent and used new stent.There was no reported patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: manufacturing review: the lot history records were reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of this product and the product was found to have met the specification prior to shipment.Investigation summary: the physical sample was not available, and images demonstrating stent or delivery system were not provided.The alleged issue could not be re produced which led to an inconclusive evaluation result.In this system compatible guidewire and introducer were being used, and the tracking vessel was straight.A pre dilation reportedly was not performed.Based on the information available and because no sample was provided for evaluation, a definite root cause for the reported event could not be determined.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling for this product, the potential issue was found addressed.The instruction for use state: 'do not constrict the delivery system during stent deployment.If excessive force is felt during stent deployment, do not force the stent system.Remove the stent system and replace with a new unit.' in regard to damage, the instruction for use state: 'examine the stent system for any damage.If it is suspected that the sterility or performance of the stent system has been compromised, the device must not be used.Visually inspect the distal end of the stent system to ensure that the stent is contained within the sheath.Do not use if the stent is partially deployed.' in regard to pre dilation the instruction for use state: 'predilation of chronic lesions with a balloon dilatation catheter is recommended.' in regard to accessories the instruction for use state: '10f introducer for stent diameters of 16 mm, 18 mm and 20 mm (¿) 0.035 inch diameter guidewire' h10: d4 (expiry date: 08/2022),g3 h11: h6(device) h11: section a through f ¿ the information provide by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.Device not returned.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a stent placement procedure, the distal portion of stent was allegedly fractured and would not allow for a full deployment.It was further reported that the distal portion remained in the vessel and the physician removed the broken stent and used new stent.There was no reported patient injury.
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