It was reported to boston scientific corporation on august 07, 2023, that an axios stent and electrocautery enhanced delivery system was implanted in the pancreas to treat a walled-off-necrosis (won) during a procedure performed on (b)(6) 2023.The stent was successfully deployed and drainage and reduction in size of the walled-off-necrosis was noted.On (b)(6) 2023, the stent was removed.On (b)(6) 2023, a few weeks after the stent was removed, the patient passed away.It is unknown if there was a relationship between the patient's death and the axios stent.Note: boston scientific has been unable to obtain additional information regarding the event to date, despite good faith efforts.
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