Combination product: yes the returned product was subjected to a detailed technical analysis and the corresponding production documentation was reviewed to establish whether a deviation from the manufacturing process could be the cause for this event.The technical investigation confirmed that the stent is displaced on the balloon by about 3 mm in distal direction.In addition, the stent is severely deformed at its distal end, i.E.Several struts are strongly bent.Stent imprints were observed on the exposed balloon surface, indicating that the stent was properly crimped in between the two radiopaque markers at the time of delivery.The balloon is well folded and has not been inflated but dried contrast medium residue was observed in the balloon- and inflation lumen which is indicative for the application of negative pressure.Review of the production documentation confirmed that the device was manufactured according to specifications and passed all in-process and final inspections.As a part of final inspection every stent system undergoes visual inspection to ensure correct embedding and homogeneous crimping of the stent.Further, the stent outer diameter and the stent retention force of a defined amount of samples is tested from every lot.Based on the conducted investigations of the device being subject to this complaint, no material or manufacturing related root cause could be determined.The most probable root cause for the complaint event is related to the handling during the preparations for the intervention, i.E.Application of negative pressure prior to the placement of the stent across the target lesion which is warned against in the ifu.
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