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A voluntary recall has been initiated for the venovo¿ venous stent system 9f which was product catalog/lot number specific.Reportedly the proximal end of the stent does not immediately expand upon deployment.The proximal end of the stent remains connected to the delivery system.As a result of the field action, this event is being reported as a malfunction reportable event.Manufacturing review: the lot history record of this lot was reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of this product, and the product was found to have met the specification prior to shipment.Investigation summary: the physical sample was returned for evaluation.The condition of the returned delivery system confirmed an expansion issue.The stent brake of the inner catheter which had been under the stent during deployment was found with heavy imprints, and superficial damage which indicated that the stent adhered to the stent brake upon removal, which leads to a confirmed result for expansion issue.Based on the information available the investigation is closed with confirmed result.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the available information.Labeling review: a review of the relevant instructions for use for this product was conducted.The instructions for use was found to address potential complications and adverse events such as incorrect positioning of the stent requiring further stenting or surgery, intimal injury, and malposition.Expiry date: 11/2022.
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