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 of the reported lot did not indicate a lot specific quality issue.The investigation determined the reported failure to advance and difficulty removing the device appear to be related to operational context.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a de novo lesion in the heavily calcified, heavily tortuous, 100% stenosed left anterior descending coronary artery.A 1.5x6mm mini trek balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) failed to cross due to the anatomy and faced resistance with the anatomy during removal.A non-abbott balloon and an unspecified stent were used to successfully complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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