Catalog Number 1070250-38 |
Device Problems
Inflation Problem (1310); Unstable (1667)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 01/21/2015 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a procedure of the minimally tortuous, unspecified vessel, the 2.5 x 38 mm xience xpedition stent was positioned at the lesion and the balloon was pressurized to 14 atmosphere (atm), but the stent did not expand.The device was removed from the anatomy and the stent was not tightly crimped on the balloon.A different stent was implanted to complete the procedure.There was no reported adverse patient effect.There was no reported clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device is expected to be returned for investigation.It has not yet been received.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Evaluation summary: the device was returned for analysis.The reported inflation issue was able to be confirmed.The reported unstable stent was unable to be confirmed.The stent implant was stationary on the tightly folded balloon between the markers.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 of the complaint database revealed no other similar incidents reported for inflation issue or unstable stent from this lot.Based on the reviewed information, no product deficiency was identified.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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