Product analysis: the device was returned to medtronic for analysis.A kink was evident on the transition shaft.A kink was evident on the entry port.The stent was positioned on the balloon between the marker bands as per position specification, but due to mid stent deformation the stent did not meet visual acceptance specification.Deformation was evident to the mid stent wraps with struts raised.No deformation was evident to the distal tip.The inner lumen patency was verified with a mandrel.No other damage evident to the remainder of the device.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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