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.Csi id# (b)(4).
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A peripheral exchangeable orbital atherectomy device (oad) was selected for treatment of the external iliac to proximal superficial femoral artery (sfa).The common femoral artery, 7mm in diameter, had a 60% stenosed, moderately calcified lesion, and the proximal sfa, 6mm in diameter, had a totally occluded, heavily calcified lesion.The lesion was treated with orbital atherectomy, and imaging did not show any issue.Post-dilation was then performed with a scoring balloon.After balloon angioplasty, a type c dissection was observed, and an unplanned stent was placed.It was unknown if the oad contributed to the dissection.Angiography showed a distal occlusion to the tibial arteries due to a thrombus.An infusion catheter was placed from the popliteal to the distal posterior tibial artery for overnight infusion of tissue plasminogen activator (tpa).In the opinion of the physician, the thrombus was a result of using orbital atherectomy through an unappreciated thrombus at the site of the occlusion.It was noted that thrombolytics had been appropriately administered prior to the procedure.The patient was hospitalized overnight for observation and was discharged on (b)(6) 2020 with a good status.
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