It was reported that during insertion of the 3.0x38 mm xience prime stent delivery system (sds) into the introducer sheath, the sds stuck, after which a stent strut was observed to be flared.The device never entered the patient.No adverse patient effects or clinically significant delay in the procedure were reported.No additional information was provided.Returned goods analysis revealed a shaft tear.
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(b)(4).Evaluation summary: the device was returned for analysis.The stent damage was unable to be confirmed; however the resistance with the introducer sheath was able to be confirmed.The distal end of the hypotube was sticking out of the distal shaft and the shaft was torn.Based on a visual, dimensional, and functional inspection of the returned device, there is no indication of a product deficiency.A review of the lot history record revealed no non-conformances that would have contributed to the reported event.A query/review of the complaint database revealed no other similar incidents reported for difficult to position or stent damage from this lot.Based on the reviewed information, no product deficiency was identified.
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