Catalog Number 1011707-15 |
Device Problem
Unstable (1667)
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Patient Problem
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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Event Date 04/12/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a tortuous and mildly calcified mid left anterior descending artery (lad) lesion.While deploying the xience prime stent, it was observed that the stent had partially moved from the stent delivery system (sds) balloon.Anticipating a complete stent dislodgement, the stent was deployed at a point only covering 40% of the lesion.A xience xpedition stent was implanted to treat the remaining part of the lesion.There was no adverse patient sequela.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).It is indicated that the device is not returning for evaluation; therefore a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.A review of the lot history record revealed no non-conformances that would have contributed to the reported event.A query/review of the electronic complaint database revealed no other similar incidents reported for loose stents from this lot.Based on the reviewed information, no product deficiency was identified.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Correction: it was initially reported that the device would not be returned for analysis; however, the device has been received for evaluation.Evaluation summary: the device was returned for analysis.The unstable/ loose stent was unable to be replicated in a testing environment as it was based on operational circumstances.Based on a visual inspection of the returned device, there is no indication of a product deficiency.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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