This event is reportable to the fda on the basis of the malfunction reporting precedence established for this product family for ¿deployment issue resulting in exposed stent being removed from patient with the delivery system'.This complaint is related to 1 x evo-22-27-12-d device of lot#c1133359.The complaint device was not available to be returned for evaluation.With the information provided a document based investigation was carried out.The customer complaint was confirmed based on the customer testimony.Prior to distribution, all evo-22-27-12-d devices are subjected to a visual inspection and functional checks to ensure device integrity.These inspections and functional checks are outlined in internal procedures in place at cirl.A review of the manufacturing records for evo-22-27-12-d device of lot number c1133359 did not reveal any discrepancies that could have contributed to this complaint issue.The notes section of instructions for use instructs the user to "visually inspect with particular attention to kinks, bends and breaks.If an abnormality is detected that would prohibit proper working condition, do not use".From the information provided, there were no adverse effects to the patient due to this occurrence.Complaints of this nature will continue to be monitored for potential emerging trends.
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