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 the reported event.In addition, the cathlab report provided was reviewed.The technical investigation revealed that the stent is mildly deformed at its distal end, i.E.One strut is slightly bent outwards.Stent imprints on the exposed balloon surface indicate that the bent strut was initially crimped on the balloon.Outside of the deformed zone the crimped diameter of the stent does not comply anymore with the specification.In addition, the device shaft was found strongly kinked about 12 mm distal to guide wire exit port.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 is verified to 100 percent.Based on the conducted investigations of the device being subject to this complaint, no material or manufacturing related root cause could be determined.
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