The stent was returned in its box, pouch and vial.The covering is completely detached, but is completely intact and undamaged.Four adhesive spots are visible on the covering.A visual examination of the stents shows that the stent was crimped down.The od of the stent is 0.145".The od of stents is 0.181" when shipped.The zigs of the complaint stent are also overlapped.The complaint is confirmed, however it appears that the detachment occurred after the stent had been crimped down.A picture is attached that shows the complaint stent next to a stent that was removed from its packaging without being altered.One sample from every lot is tested for adhesion strength of the covering to the stent.The sample from this lot met the acceptance criteria.
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