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The incident information was reviewed; however, the product was not returned to abbott vascular 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 did not indicate a lot specific quality issue.There was no damage noted to the device during the inspection prior to use which suggests a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling did not contribute to the reported difficulties.The investigation determined the reported failure to advance, and stent dislodgement appear to be related to operational circumstances of the procedure.Based on the reported information, it is likely that the challenging anatomical conditions which were reported as heavily calcified resulted in the failure to advance.Manipulation against resistance ultimately resulted in the stent dislodgment.Additionally, the reported treatment appears to be related to the operational context of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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