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(b)(4).The device was not returned for evaluation.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 should be noted that the instructions for use (ifu), for the absolute pro, ce, states: ¿the absolute pro.035 peripheral self-expanding stent system is intended for the stenting of peripheral arteries as an adjunct to percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) and for the palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tree.¿ it is possible, the ifu deviation caused or contributed to the activation difficulty, however, this cannot be confirmed.Based on the information provided, the investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported malposition.It may be possible that the delivery system interaction with the anatomy prevented smooth deployment causing the stent to jump forward under the retraction force of the deployment sheath, however, this could not be confirmed.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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