(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.Evaluation summary: visual inspections were performed on the returned device.The detached tip was confirmed.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.Additionally, a review of the complaint history of the reported lot revealed no other incidents.A conclusive cause for the reported tip detachment could not be determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a lesion in the left superficial femoral artery.A 6f sheath was advanced and the lesion was prepared with atherectomy and a 5mm and 6mm unspecified balloon catheters.A 6.0x150mm supera peripheral stent was deployed.The thumb slide was fully retracted to the start position and both the system and deployment levers were locked prior to removal of the deployment catheter; however, the tip separated.A snare device was advanced and the tip, wire, and sheath were all removed as a unit under fluoroscopy.No additional information was provided.
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