Catalog Number 1011709-38 |
Device Problems
Material Separation (1562); Failure to Advance (2524)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 05/31/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is expected to be returned for investigation.It has not yet been received.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a moderately tortuous, heavily calcified left circumflex.Pre-dilatation was performed and a 3.0x38mm xinece prime was attempted to be advanced; however; met resistance and the shaft separated in the unspecified guiding catheter.The separated portion was simply withdrawn when the guiding catheter was removed.Another 3.0x38mm xience prime was used to successfully cross the lesion and complete the procedure.There was no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported material separation was not 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 similar incidents from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported material separation.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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