(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.A visual inspection was performed and it was noted that the stent had moved from its position on the balloon.The reported kinked tip was unable to be confirmed.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.Additionally, a review of the complaint history of the reported lot revealed no other similar incidents reported for the lot.The investigation determined the reported kinked tip appears to be related to operational circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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It was reported that during preparation, it was noted that the tip of an 8.0 x 39 mm omnilink elite vascular balloon expandable stent system was kinked.Therefore, the stent system was replaced with an unspecified device to successfully complete the procedure.There were no patient involvement.No additional information was provided.Returned device analysis revealed that the stent had moved from its position on the balloon.
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