| Model Number |
LSMU1350537 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/10/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.(expiry date: 06/2024).Device not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a stent placement procedure in the right common iliac artery via bilateral retrograde access over, the stent allegedly dislodged.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during the preparation for a stent placement procedure in the right common iliac artery via bilateral retrograde access over, the stent allegedly dislodged.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturing review: a complaint history review was performed.This is the first complaint reported for this product/lot number combination.Therefore, a device history records review is not required.Investigation summary: the sample was not returned for evaluation.The result of the investigation is inconclusive for the reported stent dislodgment issue.The root cause for the reported stent dislodgment issue could not be determined based upon the available information received from the field communications.Labeling review: the instructions for use for the lifestream product was reviewed and contains the following information relevant to the reported event: indication for use: the lifestream¿ balloon expandable vascular covered stent is indicated for the treatment of atherosclerotic lesions in common and external iliac arteries.Warnings: ¿ should excessive resistance be felt at any time during the insertion process, do not force passage.¿ attempts to retract the covered stent into the sheath/guiding catheter may result in dislodgement and embolization of the covered stent.Maintain guidewire placement across the lesion and withdraw the endovascular system only until the proximal end of the covered stent is aligned with the tip of the sheath/guiding catheter.Do not attempt to remove an unexpanded covered stent through the sheath/guiding catheter.Remove the sheath/guiding catheter and endovascular system as a single unit.Attempting to remove an unexpanded covered stent by pulling it back into the sheath/guiding catheter may result in stent dislodgement.Precautions: ¿ the device should only be used by physicians who are trained in endovascular procedures and are familiar with the complications, side effects and hazards of peripheral vascular interventions.¿ prior to device use, refer to the covered stent sizing table on the label and read the instructions for use.¿ do not use if the delivery system cannot be properly flushed.¿ crossing the implant with catheters or other adjunct devices can result in covered stent dislodgement or damage.¿ this device has not been tested for use in overlapped conditions with stents or covered stents from other manufacturers.Directions for use: site access and preparation: 1.Using standard techniques access the artery and place an introducer sheath or guiding catheter of appropriate inner diameter and a 0.035" (0.89 mm) guidewire across the target lesion.2.Perform diagnostic angiography to confirm site of implantation and measure the reference vessel diameter and lesion length.Covered stent size selection: 3.Select a covered stent diameter that is approximately 5%-20% larger than the largest reference vessel diameter at the proximal or distal target site.Refer to the sizing table on the packaging label for appropriate selection of the covered stent diameter and length.Endovascular system preparation.4.Carefully remove the selected device from the package.5.Inspect the covered stent for adherence to the balloon and centered placement in relation to the balloon marker bands.If the covered stent is not centered and/or does not firmly adhere to the balloon, do not use.Introduction of the endovascular system and placement of the covered stent: 13.Advance the endovascular system over the guidewire into the introducer sheath.B5, d4 (expiry date: 06/2024).H11:section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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