The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Reportedly, the 3.0x18mm xience skypoint stent was implanted on(b)(6) 2024; however, post procedure it was noted that the stent expired on (b)(6) 2024.It should be noted that the xience skypoint instructions for use (ifu) states: do not use after the ¿use by¿ date.The expiration date of the product is important for sterility, efficacy, and performance of the device.In this case there was no reported patient adverse events reported.The investigation determined the reported difficulties appear to be related to deviation of the instructions for use as it is likely that the device was inadvertently used after the use by date.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.H6- medical device problem code 2017 clarifier: use after expiration.
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