The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the reported device was not returned for analysis.The device history record for the reported oad could not be reviewed as the lot number was not provided.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.In the opinion of staff at the facility, the cause of the event was use of the device for longer than advised and without rest periods in the instructions for use manual, which led to the device becoming entrapped on the wire.Instruction has been provided to the physician regarding the need for rest periods between treatments.Csi id: (b)(4).
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While performing a treatment with a diamondback 360 exchangeable orbital atherectomy device (oad), the viperwire advance guide wire became entrapped on the driveshaft.When the driveshaft became entrapped on the wire, the filter began spinning.Treatment was stopped and did not resume.Unsuccessful attempts were made to remove the oad from the wire.All components were then removed from the patient.Multiple dissections were revealed under fluoroscopy.The vessel was rewired and balloon angioplasty was performed to complete the procedure.
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