Model Number 26930 |
Device Problem
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/12/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that there was foreign material in the device.A 16mm x 90mm x 100cm vici stent system was selected for use in an iliac vein stenting procedure.During preparation, the stent was flushed, and blue lint-like particles were continuously flushed out of it.The procedure was completed with a new stent.No patient complications were reported, and the patient had a good outcome.
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Event Description
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It was reported that there was foreign material in the device.A 16mm x 90mm x 100cm vici stent system was selected for use in an iliac vein stenting procedure.During preparation, the stent was flushed, and blue lint-like particles were continuously flushed out of it.The procedure was completed with a new stent.No patient complications were reported, and the patient had a good outcome.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by manufacturer: the device was received with the stent fully constrained in the correct position the delivery system.A visual and tactile inspection identified no kinks or damage to the delivery system of the device.The investigator attached a syringe to both the flushing port and guidewire port of the device and successfully flushed both the device and the guidewire lumen without issue.No foreign material (fm) was identified exiting from any part of the device when flushed.A visual and tactile examination found the stainless-steel shaft of the device to be severely kinked at the center.This type of damage is consistent with excessive force being applied to the device.A visual and tactile examination identified no issues with the tip of the device.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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