The product associated with this complaint was not returned to the manufacturer for analysis.A review of manufacturing records for this device was completed and no issues were identified that could have led to the adverse event reported.Although there is no indication that a malfunction of the srm device occurred, the cause of the post-operative complication is unknown.This is very rare and there are a few case reports in the published literature.This is the first adverse event that silk road medical has received related to infection.Additionally, cordis, manufacturer of precise carotid stent has not seen a stent infection since precise was launched.A follow-up mdr will be submitted if additional information is obtained.Silk road medical will continue to monitor for occurrences of infection events.
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