It was reported that a 7/10 x 40 mm acculink stent was implanted in the internal carotid in (b)(6) 2014.On (b)(6) 2015, the patient had an ultrasound that revealed the stent wsa 80% blocked; however, the patient did not report any symptoms due to the blockage.The patient has a doctors appointment on (b)(6) 2015 to see how the blockage will be treated.No additional information was provided.
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(b)(4).There was no reported device malfunction.The stent remains in the patient anatomy and the delivery system was not returned.A review of the lot history record revealed no non-conformances.The reported patient effect of restenosis is a known observed and potential patient effect as listed in the rx acculink instructions for use (ifu).Although a conclusive cause for the reported patient effect, and the relationship to the product, if any, cannot be determined, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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