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 material inspection report for the reported guide wire could not be reviewed, as the lot number was not provided.Related to oad used in the same procedure, reported under mdr 3004742232-2020-00344.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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Orbital atherectomy was performed with a diamondback coronary orbital atherectomy device (oad), and the oad driveshaft fractured.The lesion was located in the left circumflex artery and the vessel was extremely tight with moderate to severe tortuosity.The viperwire guide wire was pulled in an attempt to remove the fragment, however an angiogram revealed that the guide wire would not move and that the spring tip had also fractured.The spring tip was left in the patient.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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