It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a lesion in the left anterior descending (lad) artery.The dragonfly optis imaging catheter was advanced for pre-percutaneous coronary intervention (pci).Some resistance was noted during advancement, due to the patient anatomy; however, the dragonfly optis was able to cross to the target lesion.After imaging was performed, a small dissection was noted, believed to be caused by the dragonfly optis imaging catheter.The dissection was treated with stenting.No additional information was provided.
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The device was not returned for analysis.The lot history record (lhr) for this product could not be reviewed and a similar complaint query could not be performed because the product was not returned for evaluation and the lot number was not reported.The reported patient effect of vascular dissection is listed in the instructions for use (ifu) df optis ous as a known complication that may occur as a consequence of intravascular imaging and catheterization procedures.Based on the information provided, the reported difficulty advancing appears to be due to circumstances of the procedure.It is likely that challenging anatomical conditions caused resistance during advancement resulting in the reported issue.A conclusive cause for the reported patient effect, and the relationship to the product, if any, cannot be determined.The unexpected medical intervention was related to procedural circumstances.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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