As the lot number for the device was provided, a manufacturing review will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.The catalog number identified has not been cleared in the us, but is similar to the lifestream balloon expandable vascular covered stent products that are cleared in the us.The 510 k number and pro code for the lifestream balloon expandable vascular covered stent products are identified.(expiry date: 04/2020).
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It was reported during a stent graft placement to treat a pseudo aneurysm in the proximal superficial femoral artery (sfa) the stent graft allegedly slipped off the balloon and moved distally while the balloon was deflated.Reportedly, 8mm stent graft balloon was removed and a 6mm balloon catheter was introduced and slightly inflated, crossing the lesion and the migrated stent graft.The procedure was completed by deflating the 6mm balloon and 8mm balloon was reintroduced and inflated successfully covering the aneurysm.There was no reported patient injury.
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