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It was reported that there was thrombus development in a zenith flex with spiral-z technology aaa endovascular graft iliac leg.The graft was implanted in a (b)(6) year old male patient on (b)(6) 2017, along with 2 other zenith legs, and 1 zenith main body.At the time of implantation, it was noted the patient had a tight aortic bifurcation measuring 18x16mm, and "kissing" balloons were used to ensure good flow down both limbs at the end of the procedure.Initial follow up scans showed no thrombus, but follow up scans performed later demonstrated an increasing level of thrombus within the ipsilateral (right) limb.It is unknown at this time which, or how many of the patient's devices showed signs of thrombus.Therefore, reports have been created for all devices implanted in this patient and are reported under mdrs with patient identifier (b)(6).After the first notice of thrombus, the patient began antiplatelet therapy, and after his most recent scant, he started on oral anticoagulants.It was reported the patient will require an additional procedure to ensure blood flow through the limb, but no procedure or plan for a procedure has yet been reported.
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Correction: upon completion of the investigation, this complaint was unable to be confirmed.Given the available information and imaging, it was determined that thrombus did not form in this device.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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