It was reported that on (b)(6) 2017, an unspecified xience stent was implanted in the right coronary artery (rca) lesion.The next day, the patient started experiencing a rash covering the entire body.While in the hospital, benadryl was provided as treatment and the pain and itching were relieved.Following hospital discharge, on (b)(6) 2017, the rash developed into hives in large raised patches, covering the arms, shoulders, torso, waist, buttocks, and thighs.The hives were itchy and painful and medications, zyrtec and pepcid, were prescribed by an allergist without effect.On (b)(6) 2017, the hives dissipated following acupuncture and chiropractic treatment.The patient is currently taking benadryl as needed for small hives (quarter size) which re-appear 2-3 times per week on the arms, waist, and torso.The patient also has intermittent facial edema on lips and chin.There was no additional information provided regarding this issue.
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(b)(4).Unique device identifier (udi): unknown.The udi is cannot be reported because there was no part or lot number provided.The device was not returned for evaluation.A review of the lot history record and complaint history of the reported lot could not be conducted because the part and lot number were not provided.It should be noted that the reported patient effect of hypersensitivity is listed in xience v everolimus eluting coronary stent systems instructions for use (ifu) as a known patient effect(s) of coronary stenting procedures.A conclusive cause for the reported patient effect(s), and the relationship to the product, if any, cannot be determined.However, the treatment appears to be related to the operational context of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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