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Based on the details provided the "stent slipped off balloon during insertion and had to be retrieved".Multiple questions have been sent to obtain more detailed information regarding this case and no responses were received.The product in question was not returned and there were no images of the device or from the case received.Without more information regarding the complaint cannot be confirmed.It is unknown if the stent that had claimed to have slipped off the balloon had come off when inserting the icast into the bronchoscope or endotracheal tube endoscope or if the product was used in a vascular application and what introducer sheath was used.A full review of the device history records show that this lot of icast covered stents passed all quality and performance requirements including the force to dislodge the stent off the balloon.The stent retention results show that out of the samples tested the lowest dislodgement force was 8.6 newtons.The requirement per the part specification drawing ps010635-xxx ps,stent delivery system,otw,v12/icast,3l,5-7mmx16/22mm revision ab is that the stent must not dislodge below 5.5 newtons.This requirement was met.Based on the lack of details including the procedure the icast was used upon, testing samples from inventory was not conducted.Based on the limited amount of details regarding this complaint the investigation cannot confirm that the icast covered stent was at fault.A review of the device history records going back to the stent sub assembly level shows that there were no non-conformances noted and the product met all quality and performance requirements.This includes a review of the stent crimping process as well as the advancement of the crimped stent through the labeled introducer sheath without sheath compatibility issues.A labeling review was conducted.The ifu was found to provide adequate instructions in regards to the proper handling and delivery of the stent and not to force passage or removal of the stent if resistance is met.A risk review found that the risk management documents for this product adequately address the reported defect and the severity.As the anticipated occurrence level has been exceeded there has been a corrective action request generated.Based on the information provided in the complaint and within the investigation performed, there is no evidence to conclude that the devices were faulty or manufactured improperly.Without the actual device used in the case or the introducer sheath the complaint cannot be confirmed.Based on the investigation the root cause is impossible to define.Based on the review, the product met all quality and performance requirements at the time of manufacture.H3 other text : device not returned.
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