Catalog Number 1011734-18 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Angina (1710); Atrial Fibrillation (1729)
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Event Date 09/30/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.The device was not returned for evaluation.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.The reported patient effects of angina and atrial fibrillation are listed in the xience prime everolimus eluting coronary stent system instructions for use (ifu), as known patient effects of coronary stenting procedures.Based on the case information and related record review, a conclusive cause for the reported patient effects and the relationship to the product, if any, cannot be determined and there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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Event Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2013, the patient presented with unstable angina.A 3.5x18mm xience prime stent was successfully implanted in the proximal left anterior descending (lad) coronary artery lesion.On (b)(6) 2014, a follow-up coronary angiography was performed without any xience prime stent issue noted.On (b)(6) 2015, the patient was hospitalized due to chest pain and palpitations.Atrial fibrillation was diagnosed and intravenous (iv) medications were provided.The patients condition improved and the patient was discharged from the hospital.The next day, in the morning, the chest pain and palpitations were experienced again.The patient presented to the emergency room and medication was provided.The atrial fibrillation continued.Electro-cardioversion was performed as treatment and normal sinus rhythm followed.On (b)(6) 2015, the patient presented to the emergency room again with atrial fibrillation.Electro-cardioversion was performed.The atrial fibrillation continued.On (b)(6) 2015 percutaneous cardiac ablation was performed and the patients condition improved.Per physician, the relationship of the device to the cardiac arrhythmias is unclear.There was no additional information provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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