(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.(b)(4).It is indicated that the device is not returning for evaluation; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.The reported difficulties appear to be due to case circumstances.A review of the lot history record revealed no non-conformances that would have contributed to the reported event.A query of the electronic complaint handling database revealed no other similar incidents from this lot.Based on the reviewed information, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2016, the patient underwent a carotid stenting procedure to treat a target lesion in the right carotid artery.During implantation of the xact stent in the right carotid artery, difficulty was noted positioning the stent due to the patient anatomy.The xact stent was noted to be stuck on the delivery system and caused the stent to move from its intended location, but the stent still covered the lesion.No difficulty was noted during removal of the stent delivery system.No additional intervention was performed and the patient was discharged.No additional information was requested.
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