Model Number 20226 |
Device Problems
Difficult to Advance (2920); Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/22/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that stent damage occurred.The more than 50% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and non-calcified right iliac artery.Arteriogram procedure was performed.The physician wanted to insert a 7.0x60x135 cm express ld iliac / biliary stent; however, the stent did not advance over the guidewire and it was noticed that the device was kinked.Another express ld stent of the same size was used and completed the procedure.There were no patient complications reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by mfr: a express ld device was returned for analysis.The investigator successfully loaded a boston scientific 0.035 in guidewire through the express device and removed it with no resistance being encountered.No issues were identified with the device that could potentially have contributed to the complaint incident.The guidewire used by the customer was not returned for analysis.A visual and tactile examination identified that the balloon was tightly folded and had not been subject to positive pressure.No issues were noted which may have potentially contributed to the complaint incident.An examination of the crimped stent identified that the proximal end of the stent was damaged where the stent had been pushed proximally over the proximal balloon cone and a stent strut at the distal end was raised.A visual and tactile examination identified no issues with the shaft of the device.A visual and tactile examination identified no issues with tip of this device.This concludes the product analysis.
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Event Description
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It was reported that stent damage occurred.The more than 50% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and non-calcified right iliac artery.Arteriogram procedure was performed.The physician wanted to insert a 7.0x60x135 cm express ld iliac / biliary stent; however, the stent did not advance over the guidewire and it was noticed that the device was kinked.Another express ld stent of the same size was used and completed the procedure.There were no patient complications reported.
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