Catalog Number 1070250-48 |
Device Problem
Defective Device (2588)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/11/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The stent remains implanted in the patient.The device will not be returned for evaluation.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2021, a percutaneous coronary intervention (pci) was performed on the right coronary artery (rca) lesion.A 2.5x48mm xience xpedition stent was implanted in the distal right coronary artery (rca).Reportedly, there was no unusual resistance and no difficulty with implantation.Following and per imaging, the stent was observed only at 42.8mm in length.Reportedly, the stent had shortened during/after deployment.The procedure was completed with no adverse patient effects.No additional information was provided regarding this issue.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents from this lot.It is possible that interactions with the anatomy and/or other devices resulted in shortening of the stent and/or user perception/inaccurate measuring under fluoroscopy may have resulted in difficulties visualizing the stent; however, this could not be confirmed.The investigation determined a conclusive cause for the reported difficulties cannot be determined.Based on the information reviewed, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.Na.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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