Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Event Date 11/01/2019
Event Type
Injury
Manufacturer Narrative
Date of event: actual event date is unknown.Event date approximated based on report of event occurring in (b)(6) 2019.
Event Description
It was reported that stent fracture occurred and additional intervention was required.A vici stent was implanted in the right side groin area of a patient.Months later, the patient returned for a procedure on the left side.During a follow up appointment in (b)(6) 2019, two fractures were noted in the stent on patient's right side.A non-boston scientific stent was implanted to cover the fracture.