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.The collapsed stent has not been able to be confirmed, nor has imaging been provided.Additioonally, no device has been returned for evaluation.Although there is no indication that a malfunction of the srm device occurred, the cause of the post-operative complication is unknown.A follow-up mdr will be submitted if additional information is obtained.Silk road medical will continue to monitor for occurrences of similar events.
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It was reported that three days after the completion of a transcarotid artery revascularization (tcar) procedure, the patient experienced sudden onset of weakness and slurred speech.The patient was taken to the emergency room where a stroke was confirmed and re-admitted to the hospital where it was reported that the stent collapsed in the center and the stent had thrombus.The physician performed a thrombectomy, followed by angioplasty, and a secondary 8x30 stent was placed to resolve the reported issue.It was reported that the patients medication was switched from plavix to brillinta.Multiple attempts were made to gather additional information regarding the reported event however no further information was made available.
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