| Model Number |
1550350-18 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Separation (1562)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Information (3190)
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| Date of Event |
09/10/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was received.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a 3.5x18mm xience sierra drug eluting stent (des) was returned to the returns good lab (rg) with a hand written ¿stent broke¿ on a yellow post-it note.A quick visual inspection noted that the proximal portion of the hypotube was separated, including the hub.Blood was noted on and inside of the device and the balloon had been partially inflated.The stent was deployed but not returned with the device.There were no reported adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned for analysis.The reported material separations were able to be confirmed.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 similar incidents from this lot.Based on the condition of the returned device being consistent with preparation and advancement onto the guide wire, it is possible the reported/noted device damages occurred during use; however due to the limited amount of case details the investigation determined a conclusive cause for the reported/noted device damages cannot be determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.Na.
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