Model Number NOT APPLICABLE |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Stroke/CVA (1770); Muscle Weakness (1967); Neurological Deficit/Dysfunction (1982); Stenosis (2263); Confusion/ Disorientation (2553)
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Event Date 05/04/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The subject device remains implanted in patient.
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Event Description
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It was reported the patient underwent stent (subject device) assisted coil embolization procedure of an unruptured left middle cerebral artery(mca) aneurysm.The procedure was completed, and the imaging did not reveal any problem after the procedure.However, three months post-procedure, the angiogram confirmed stent occlusion of the m2 segment of the anterior division of the left mca and stroke.There was thrombosis and in-stent stenosis noted.The patient suffered from confusion which cleared up prior to discharge.Physician reported patient was discharged in stable condition with mild gait difficulty and recommended outpatient physical therapy and continuation of dual antiplatelet therapy (dapt) medication plavix and aspirin.No further information is available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device history record (dhr) review confirmed that the device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.The subject device is not available; therefore, functional testing as well as physical analysis cannot be performed.The risk of the reported event is documented in the risk documentation and there are current controls to mitigate the risk of the as reported event.The reported issue is a known and anticipated complications and is covered in the device directions for use, therefore, a cause of anticipated procedural complication will be assigned to the investigation.
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Event Description
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It was reported the patient underwent stent(subject device) assisted coil embolization procedure of an unruptured left middle cerebral artery(mca) aneurysm.The procedure was completed, and the imaging did not reveal any problem after the procedure.However, three months post-procedure, the angiogram confirmed stent occlusion of the m2 segment of the anterior division of the left mca and stroke.There was thrombosis and in-stent stenosis noted.The patient suffered from confusion which cleared up prior to discharge.Physician reported patient was discharged in stable condition with mild gait difficulty and recommended outpatient physical therapy and continuation of dual antiplatelet therapy (dapt) medication plavix and aspirin.No further information is available.
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