The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the reported device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.The diamondback coronary orbital atherectomy device instructions for use states, "use of the oas is contraindicated in the following situations:.The target lesion is within a bypass graft or stent." 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.(b)(4).
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A diamondback coronary orbital atherectomy device (oad) was selected for treatment of a lesion in the mid left anterior descending coronary artery (lad) that was unable to be expanded.The lesion for atherectomy was severely calcified and in an area of the vessel that was 2.5 mm in diameter.The lesion was distal to a 3.0 stent that had been placed three weeks previously.The crown was retracted too far during the last treatment and contacted the stent.The stent was wrapped around the oad.Everything, including the stent, was removed.The vessel was ballooned and intravascular ultrasound was performed.The entire area was restented.No additional patient complication was reported.The patient was discharged to the post-catheterization unit and discharge home was planned for (b)(6) 2020.
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