Model Number 24653 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
|
Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
|
Event Date 03/19/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
|
Event Description
|
It was reported that the delivery system was torn.A 7mm x 80mm x 75cm eluvia drug-eluting vascular stent system was selected for use in an angioplasty retrograde procedure to treat stenosis in the femoral arteries.The eluvia stent was implanted correctly.Upon removal of the delivery system, it was noted that the shaft was torn.The procedure was successfully completed with this device.No patient complications were reported.
|
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
Upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory, this eluvia drug-eluting vascular stent system was analyzed.Visual examination revealed a kink to the outer sheath at the nosecone.The outer sheath is buckled 30.2cm from the nosecone.The outer sheath is torn longitudinally from 5mm to 7.4cm from the distal end of the outer sheath.The pull rack is separated inside the handle.Microscopic examination revealed no additional damages.The handle was opened and no additional damage was found.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.Product analysis confirmed the sheath is torn.
|
|
Event Description
|
It was reported that the delivery system was torn.A 7mm x 80mm x 75cm eluvia drug-eluting vascular stent system was selected for use in an angioplasty retrograde procedure to treat stenosis in the femoral arteries.The eluvia stent was implanted correctly.Upon removal of the delivery system, it was noted that the shaft was torn.The procedure was successfully completed with this device.No patient complications were reported.
|
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|