Catalog Number 1012463-12 |
Device Problem
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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Patient Problems
Angina (1710); Myocardial Infarction (1969)
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Event Date 08/12/2017 |
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.(b)(4).The scaffold remains in the anatomy.Investigation is not complete.A follow-up report will be filed with all additional relevant information.The absorb device is currently not commercially available in the u.S; however, it is similar to a device sold in the u.S.
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Event Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2017, a 3.0x12mm absorb bioresorbable vascular scaffold (bvs) was successfully implanted in the proximal left anterior descending (lad) coronary artery, 80% stenosed lesion.On (b)(6) 2017, the patient presented with clinical symptoms and heartache.An electrocardiogram was performed and st elevated myocardial infarction (stemi) was diagnosed.Coronary angiography was performed and thrombosis could not be confirmed.Medications were provided as treatment.Reportedly, the patient is now at home.Per physician, the cause for the stemi was interruption of dual anti-platelet therapy (dapt).Additionally, per physician, the event was probably related to the device and index procedure.There was no additional information provided regarding this issue.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).There was no reported device malfunction and the product was not returned as the scaffold remains in the anatomy.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.It should be noted that the bioresorbable vascular scaffold (bvs) system, absorb, instructions for use (ifu), instructs the physician to: note the product use by (expiration) date on the package.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 the treatment appears to be related to the circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to design, manufacture or labeling of the device.
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