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 07/13/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is expected to be returned for evaluation.It has not yet been received.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.The additional two devices referenced are filed under separate medwatch report numbers.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a heavily tortuous, heavily calcified right coronary artery (rca).A 3.0x38mm xience prime stent delivery system (sds) was attempted to advance, but failed to cross.It was noted that the proximal shaft separated and the separated portion was simply withdrawn.A 3.0x33mm xience prime was attempted to cross; however failed due to anatomy.A final attempt to cross was made with a 3.0x18mm xience prime, but failed due to anatomy.Physician decided to end the procedure and keep the patient on medical management.There was no adverse patient effect and no clinically significant delay.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A visual and dimensional inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported material separation was confirmed.The reported failure to advance could not be tested as it was based on operational circumstances.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.The investigation determined the reported difficulties appear to be related to circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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