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 similar incidents and/or complaints from this lot.
The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported difficulty advancing and removing the device from the guide wire.
There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a lesion in the mildly calcified, moderately tortuous, 90% stenosed left anterior descending coronary artery.
A 4.
5x8mm nc trek balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) faced resistance with a non-abbott guide wire during advancement and removal.
A non-abbott balloon was 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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