Catalog Number 1009539-18 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Cardiac Arrest (1762); Death (1802); Myocardial Infarction (1969); Respiratory Distress (2045)
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Event Date 04/06/2014 |
Event Type
Death
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Event Description
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Subsequent to the initial report, the following was received: the patient did not experience a myocardial infarction.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2012 two xience v stents were successfully implanted, one in the left main and one in the mid left anterior coronary arteries.On (b)(6) 2014, per electrocardiogram, changes were seen which was diagnosed as a myocardial infarction (mi) and the patient was hospitalized.At some point during hospitalization, the patient was intubated.Because the patient was 'do not resuscitate' status, the patient was extubated and put on comfort measures only, which included administration of morphine.On 04/08/2014, the patient died from cardiac arrest.There was no additional information 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.There was no reported device malfunction.Myocardial infarction and death are listed in the xience v everolimus eluting coronary stent systems instructions for use (ifu) as known patient effects of coronary stenting procedures.Although a conclusive cause for the reported patient effects, and the relationship to the product, if any, cannot be determined, there is no indication of a product quality deficiency with respect to manufacturing, design or labeling.Based on the information reviewed, there is no evidence to indicate the presence of a product deficiency.
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