Catalog Number UNK ABSORB |
Device Problem
Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
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Patient Problems
Ischemia (1942); Myocardial Infarction (1969); Thrombosis (2100); Stenosis (2263)
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Event Date 11/15/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event, implant date: estimated dates.Exemption number (b)(4).The scaffolds remain in the patients.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.The additional patient effect of death referenced is being filed under a separate medwatch report number.The absorb device is currently not commercially available in the u.S; however, it is similar to a device sold in the u.S.
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Event Description
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Details are listed in the attached article, titled ¿poly (l-lactic acid) bioresorbable scaffolds versus metallic drugeluting stents for the treatment of coronary artery disease: a meta-analysis of 11 randomized trials." it was reported through a research article identifying absorb bioresorbable vascular scaffolds that may be related to the following: patients experiencing cardiovascular mortality, myocardial infarction, restenosis, target lesion failure, ischemic complications, thrombosis related to malapposed scaffolds and target lesion revascularization.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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D4.Unique device identifier (udi#): in the absence of a reported part number, the udi cannot be calculated.The device was not returned for evaluation.The reported patient effects of myocardial infarction, ischemia, thrombosis, and restenosis, as listed in the bioresorbable vascular scaffold (bvs) system, absorb, instructions for use are known adverse events associated with the use of a coronary scaffold in native coronary arteries.A review of the lot history record and complaint history could not be conducted because the part and lot numbers were not provided.Based on the information reviewed, a conclusive cause for the reported difficulties and patient effects could not be determined.The treatment appears to be related to the circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being resubmitted to ensure the enclosed attachment can be easily opened by the fda.Literature attachment: ¿poly (l-lactic acid) bioresorbable scaffolds versus metallic drugeluting stents for the treatment of coronary artery disease: a meta-analysis of 11 randomized trials".Na.
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