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H6: device code 2017-failure to follow steps / instructions.A visual and functional analysis was performed on the returned unit.The reported deployment difficulty and thumbwheel resistance was unable to be confirmed as the stent was already fully deployed.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 of the reported lot revealed no other complaints reported from this lot.It was reported that an 0.018¿ guide wire was used in this event.It should be noted that the absolute pro self-expanding stent system utilizes a 0.035¿ (0.89 mm) guide wire as indicated on the product label and in the instructions for use (ifu).Additionally, the absolute pro instruction for use warns: ¿use of an undersized guide wire, with insufficient support, may cause kinking in the stent delivery system.¿ in this event, use of an 0.018¿ guide wire likely contributed to the difficulties encountered during use.The investigation determined that the reported difficulties appear to be due to use of an undersized guide wire.Based on the reported information and evaluation of the returned unit, it is likely that inadequate support for the shaft due to use of an undersized guidewire caused restriction to the distal shaft lumens in the anatomy (possibly over the aortic bifurcation), preventing movement of the shaft lumens and causing the thumbwheel to lock up resulting in partial deployment.The chatter marks noted on the entire length of the distal sheath are consistent with the sheath being bent over a tight radius with insufficient guide wire support.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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