Catalog Number 1125300-12 |
Device Problems
Difficult To Position (1467); Difficult to Remove (1528)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 06/25/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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 received.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow up report will be submitted with all relevant information.The bmw guide wire mentioned is filed under a separate medwatch report number.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a procedure of the moderately calcified, mildly tortuous, left anterior descending (lad) artery, a 3.0 x 12 mm xience alpine stent delivery system (sds) was advanced on a balance middleweight (bmw) guide wire but met resistance and the guide wire became stretched.The two devices were removed together as a system from the anatomy without reported issue.A different 3.0 x 12 mm xience alpine stent was successfully implanted in the vessel without issue.There was no reported adverse patient effect or a clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal file number - (b)(4).Evaluation summary: the device was returned for analysis.The reported difficult to position and the reported difficulty to remove were able to be confirmed.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents from this lot.The investigation determined the reported difficulties appear to be related to circumstances of the procedure.Based on the information reviewed, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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