Device is a combination product.(b)(4).Device evaluated by mfr.: promus premier ous mr 12 x 4.00mm stent delivery system was returned for analysis.A visual and microscopic examination of the crimped stent found stent damage.The stent appeared to have been expanded slightly expanded and it was flattened on the balloon.The balloon was reviewed and no damage was noted.The balloon wings were folded but appeared relaxed.A visual and tactile examination of the hypotube found a hypotube kink 175mm distal to the distal end of the stain relief.A visual and tactile examination of the shaft polymer extrusion found no issues.A visual and microscopic examination of the tip identified no issues.No other issues were identified during the product analysis.The manufacturing batch record review confirmed that the device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.The investigation conclusion is operational context as the product meets the design and manufacture specification but due to anatomical/procedural factors encountered during the procedure, performance was limited.(b)(4).
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Reportable based on additional information received on (b)(6) 2017.It was reported that shaft kink occurred.The 75% stenosed, 10x4mm target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and severely calcified right coronary artery.A 12 x 4.00 promus premier¿ drug-eluting stent was advanced to treat the lesion; however, the device delivery shaft was kinked.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported and the patient's status was stable.However, it was further reported that the stent was damaged during advancement to the lesion.
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