Catalog Number UNK VENOVO VENOUS STENT SYSTEM |
Device Problem
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Embolism/Embolus (4438)
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Event Date 06/03/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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As the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history record could not be performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.
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Event Description
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It was reported that post stent placement procedure, the patient allegedly experienced flank pain and a ct scan showed that the stent allegedly had migrated to the heart.It was further reported that the stent was embolized to the right atrium and right ventricle and to the pulmonary artery.Reportedly an attempt was made to remove the embolized stent fragments which was successful.Still there was a small amount of stent fragment retained in a distal sub segmental branch of the pulmonary artery in the left lower lobe and in the trabecula of the right ventricle.The current status of the patient is unknown.
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Event Description
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It was reported that post stent placement procedure, the patient allegedly experienced flank pain and a ct scan showed that the stent allegedly had migrated to the heart.It was further reported that the stent was embolized to the right atrium and right ventricle and to the pulmonary artery.Reportedly an attempt was made to remove the embolized stent fragments which was successful.Still there was a small amount of stent fragment retained in a distal sub segmental branch of the pulmonary artery in the left lower lobe and in the trabecula of the right ventricle.The current status of the patient is unknown.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: manufacturing review: as the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be performed.Investigation summary: the sample was not returned for evaluation and image was not provided for review.Based on the information available the investigation is closed with inconclusive result.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 instructions for use includes a stent size selection table describing the relationship between reference vessel diameter and unconstrained stent inner diameter.Stent migration was found addressed as a potential complication / adverse event.The venovo venous stent system is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic iliofemoral venous outflow obstruction.In regards to pta the instructions for use state: 'predilation of chronic lesions with a balloon dilatation catheter is recommended.', and 'post stent expansion with a balloon dilatation catheter is recommended.' h11:section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of 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.
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