Exemption number e2019001.The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no similar incidents from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported material deformation; however, factors that could contribute to material deformation include, but are not limited to, interaction with accessory devices, interaction with patient anatomical morphology, patient disease state and product damage during handling by user.The reported additional therapy/non-surgical treatment appears to be related to circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.The xience xpedition 48 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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Cine images were reviewed by an abbott vascular clinical specialist; however, they were unable to determine, visually, if there was elongation of the stent.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.H6: device code 2976-material deformation was changed to 1601-stretched.
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