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H6: device code 1494: coronary stent used in the periphery.The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other incidents.It was reported that the procedure was to treat the tibial trunk.It should be noted that the xience alpine, everolimus eluting coronary stent system (eecss), electronic instructions for use (ifu) states: the xience alpine stent system is indicated for improving coronary artery luminal diameter in patients.It is unknown if the ifu deviation contributed to the reported event.It was reported that the xience alpine stent delivery system was advanced to the lesion; however, upon inflation, it was noted that there was no stent attached.It was confirmed that the stent dislodged during preparation phase.Additionally, the ifu specifies: prior to using the xience alpine stent system, carefully remove the system from the package and inspect for bends, kinks, and other damage.Verify that the stent does not extend beyond the radiopaque balloon markers.Do not use if any defects are noted.It is unknown the ifu deviation contributed to the reported event.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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