Catalog Number 1070250-18 |
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 03/21/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a de novo vessel without calcification or tortuosity in the left circumflex (lcx) artery.The 2.5x18mm xience xpedition stent delivery system (sds) broke and separated at the proximal shaft while attempting to cross the lesion.The sds was simply withdrawn since it was a proximal separation.There was no resistance during removal.A non-abbot stent was used to complete the procedure.There was no adverse patient effect and there was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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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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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.A conclusive cause for the reported difficulties could not be determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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