Model Number S-55-150-120-P6 |
Device Problem
Defective Device (2588)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 03/27/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Estimated date of event.Estimated date of implant.The device was not returned for analysis.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 complaints.The investigation was unable to determine a cause for the reported stent shortening.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.Literature attached: "endoscopic findings of an excessively compressed interwoven nitinol supera stent".
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Event Description
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It was reported through a research presentation titled: "endoscopic findings of an excessively compressed interwoven nitinol supera stent." identifying a 5.5x150mm supera stent.The procedure was to treat a chronic total occlusion of the left superficial femoral artery with severe calcification.The supera stent was deployed without issue.After the stent was released from its sheath, compression of the supera stent was observed on angiography.Subsequently, post-dilatation was performed with a 6.0×150-mm high-pressure non-abbott balloon.Final angiogram and intravascular ultrasound indicated an acceptable result.A week later, the supera stent remained compressed with the appearance of a spider nest.No further treatment was reported.There was no adverse patient effects or clinically significant delay.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being resubmitted to ensure the enclosed attachment can be easily opened by the fda.(b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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