(b)(4).It was reported that chest pain accompanied with st elevation and vasospasm occurred.On (b)(6) 2012, the patient presented with progressive angina which was not responding to the medical therapy.At the time of the event, the subject was on aspirin and clopidogrel.Patient was not on study drug per protocol, the drug was last taken on (b)(6) 2012.Cardiac catheterization was recommended.Intravascular ultrasound was then performed on the left main artery and left anterior descending artery (lad).During the procedure, the patient complained of chest pain and st elevation was noted.The event was treated with nitroglycerine.Subsequently, spasm of the distal lad was noted and was treated with additional nitroglycerine.
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Device evaluated by mfr: it is indicated that the device will not be returned for evaluation.A review of the batch history, historical trending, and similar complaint trending review for the product family will be conducted.If there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.(b)(4).
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