The oad was received at csi for analysis.Visual examination revealed the driveshaft was fractured at the proximal edge of the crown.The distal driveshaft fragment was not returned.Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed that two of the fractured filar faces exhibited possible fatigue striations and rotational damage.The third fractured filar exhibited extensive secondary surface damage.When tested, the oad functioned as intended.At the conclusion of the device investigation analysis, the report that the oad fractured was confirmed.Driveshaft flexing at the weld location can initiate a fatigue fracture.It was hypothesized that the driveshaft underwent excessive flexing near the crown due to spinning in excessive tortuosity or resistance, which pushed the driveshaft into a tight bend shape, however the exact root cause of the fracture event could not be confirmed.The diamondback coronary orbital atherectomy system instructions for use states the following warning, "never force the crown if any resistance is felt within the vessel as vessel perforation may occur.If resistance is felt, retract the crown, while monitoring the cause of the resistance, and immediately stop treatment.Use fluoroscopy to analyze the situation and to monitor the cause of the resistance." the device history record for this oad lot number has been reviewed.No issues or discrepancies were noted during this review that would have contributed to the reported event.The device met material, assembly, and quality control requirements.Additional patient information has been requested, but has not yet been received.If additional information is received a supplemental report will be submitted.Csi id: (b)(4).
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After multiple unsuccessful attempts to cross a lesion in the left circumflex artery via antegrade, the diamondback coronary orbital atherectomy device (oad) stalled and the driveshaft tip fractured.The vessel was tight with moderate to severe tortuosity.Attempts to retrieve the fragment were unsuccessful and the fragment remained in vivo.The patient was discharged in stable condition, but with persistent angina.As of 29-oct-2020 plans for a follow-up procedure to remove the fragment are under review.
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