Catalog Number UNK RX XIENCE |
Device Problems
Difficult to Remove (1528); Difficult to Advance (2920)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 05/01/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record and complaint history of the reported lot could not be conducted because the part and lot numbers were not provided.The investigation determined the reported difficulties appear to be related to circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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Event Description
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It was reported as a general comment that the balance middle weight universal ll guide wire coating is coming off in anything but the most straightforward cases in the diagonal and left anterior descending arteries.The guide wire constantly gets stuck with stents (including a xience stent) and balloon catheters during advancement.Additionally, there was a [grittiness] noted on the guide wire texture.Non-abbott guide wires were used to successfully complete the procedure as well as use a new stent.No additional information was provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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