The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other incidents from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported material rupture.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a de novo lesion located in the distal left anterior descending coronary artery that was heavily calcified, moderately tortuous, and 90% stenosed.A non-abbott 2.0x10mm balloon was used to dilate the lesion.A xience skypoint 2.25x8mm was attempted to be implanted but, its stent balloon had a pinhole rupture at 8 atmospheres.Then, another non-abbott 2.0x10mm was used for an additional inflation.A new xience skypoint 2.25x12mm was implanted and the procedure was completed with no issue.There were no adverse patient effects and there was no reported clinically significant delay in the procedure.
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