It was reported that when opening the 10x29 mm omnilink elite stent delivery system (sds), and pulling the device out of the dispenser hoop, the purple delivery system was bent.The device was not used and there was no patient involvement.A non-abbott device was used to complete the procedure.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.Return device analysis found the returned sds did not have the stent on the balloon.The stent was not returned.The distal end of catheter tip was noted to be torn.The account confirmed that it was noted that the stent became dislodged and the catheter tip became torn after the protective sheath was removed before entering the patient.No additional information was provided.
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The device was returned for analysis.The reported stent dislodgement, tip tear and deformation due to compressive stress were confirmed.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 difficulties.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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