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 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.Patient age is approximate, they are in their mid-70's.(b)(4).
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During use of a coronary diamondback orbital atherectomy device (oad) the patient experienced slow flow and exhibited st elevation.The oad was operated for two treatments on low speed with no issues observed.At this time there was slow flow and st elevation noted, which were improved with nitroglycerin and plain old balloon angioplasty (poba), but did not resolve.The procedure was completed with bifurcated stent placement.The patient left the procedure with timi grade 3 flow and no dissections noted, however the st elevation continued and the patient presented with chest pain.The patient was returned from the holding area with continued chest pain.An electrocardiogram was performed, and revealed acute stent thrombosis which was resolved with poba.An impella device was implanted and the patient exhibited excellent hemodynamics.The patient later had elevated lactate levels resulting from the site where the impella device was placed, and antegrade access relieved the lactic acidosis, but resulted in reperfusion edema in the limb.The patient was transferred to an outside institution for additional treatment, and eventually was placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.The patient could not recover and the family removed all life saving measures.
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