Model Number 26605 |
Device Problems
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Difficult to Advance (2920)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 08/17/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that shaft detachment occurred.The target lesion was located in the stenosed right common carotid artery.An 8.0-29mm carotid wallstent was advanced to treat the lesion.However, the device could not cross the stenosis.Upon removal, the delivery shaft was fractured.The detached portion contained the stent and remained over the opened filter placed in the internal carotid artery.Surgical intervention was performed to remove the detached device.No further patient complications were reported.
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Event Description
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It was reported that shaft detachment occurred.The target lesion was located in the stenosed right common carotid artery.An 8.0-29mm carotid wallstent was advanced to treat the lesion.However, the device could not cross the stenosis.Upon removal, the delivery shaft was fractured.The detached portion contained the stent and remained over the opened filter placed in the internal carotid artery.Surgical intervention was performed to remove the detached device.No further patient complications were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by mfr.: the device was returned in two pieces with the filterwire still attached to the distal outer.The device was returned to the complaint investigation site with the stent fully constrained in the device.No issues were noted with the constrained stent.A visual and microscopic investigation identified no issues with the tip that could have contributed to the complaint incident.A visual and tactile examination of the device identified an inner/outer shaft break at the guidewire exit port 210mm from distal end of valve body.No issues were identified during the product analysis.
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