Model Number 24657 |
Device Problem
Premature Activation (1484)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 09/25/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the stent inadvertently deployed.A 7x80x130 cm eluvia drug-eluting vascular stent was selected for implantation in the left superficial femoral artery.During preparation of the device and before use inside the patient, the stent was inadvertently partially deployed upon removal of the device from the packaging.Approximately 3-5 mm of the stent was unsheathed and flared.The inadvertent deployment was noticed immediately, so the device was exchanged for a new device which was then successfully used.The patient experienced no adverse effects and everything was fine.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the stent inadvertently deployed.A 7x80x130 cm eluvia drug-eluting vascular stent was selected for implantation in the left superficial femoral artery.During preparation of the device and before use inside the patient, the stent was inadvertently partially deployed upon removal of the device from the packaging.Approximately 3-5 mm of the stent was unsheathed and flared.The inadvertent deployment was noticed immediately, so the device was exchanged for a new device which was then successfully used.The patient experienced no adverse effects and everything was fine.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device analysis by mfr: the returned product consisted of an eluvia self-expanding stent system.Visual examination revealed that the stent is partially deployed approximately 6mm from the distal end of the middle sheath.There is a kink to the outer sheath at the nosecone, 2.8cm and 41.4cm from the nosecone.Microscopic examination revealed no additional damages.The lock and pull rack are still in the manufactured position.Inspection of the remainder of the device, revealed no other damage or irregularities.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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