Gouëffic et al 2019 ¿ ¿a polymer-free paclitaxel-eluting stent versus a bare-metal stent for de novo femoropopliteal lesions the battle trial¿.The misago rx, a self-expending nitinol stent with a rapid-exchange catheter, was compared with the zilver ptx, a polymer-free pes with an over-the-wire system.During the trial, available maximum lengths for misago rx and zilver ptx were 15 and 10 cm, respectively.Intervention and follow-up information is given in detail in the full protocol.In-stent thrombosis.
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Device evaluation the zisv6 device of unknown lot number involved in this complaint was implanted in the patient and was not available for evaluation.With the information provided, a document based investigation was conducted.Lab evaluation ¿ n/a.Document review as the rpn and lot number of the complaint stents are unknown, a review of the relevant manufacturing records cannot be conducted.However, prior to distribution zisv6 devices are subjected to a visual inspection and functional checks to ensure device integrity.These inspections and functional checks are outlined in internal procedures in place at cirl it should be noted that arterial thrombosis is listed as a known potential adverse event within the instructions for use (ifu0117-5).There is no evidence to suggest the user did not follow the ifu.Image review ¿ n/a root cause review a definitive root cause could not be determined from the available information.A possible root cause could be attributed to patient pre-existing/underlying conditions.From the literature article it is known that patient pre-existing conditions included hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, smoking, coronary artery disease (cad), renal insufficiency, obesity, history of ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, history of vascular surgery, history of lower limb amputation and rutherford classifications between 2 and 5.It should be noted that the ifu also lists thrombosis as a known potential adverse event.Summary complaint is confirmed based on customer testimony.The patient outcome is unknown.Based on input from the medical advisor, it is likely that the patient would have received medical intervention for this event.Complaints of this nature will continue to be monitored for potential emerging trends.
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