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It was reported that the 3.5x18mm xience skypoint stent delivery system was removed from packaging, prepped; however, upon inspecting the device it was observed the stent was not on the balloon and not in the sheath.Another stent was used to successfully complete the procedure.There was no patient involvement and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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A visual, functional, and dimensional inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported stent dislodgement was confirmed.Lot history record (lhr) and corrective and preventive actions (capa) reviews were performed and revealed no indication of a product quality issue.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no similar incidents from this lot.A conclusive cause for the reported stent dislodgement could not be determined.Stent dislodgement prior to use may be attributed to several factors including, but not limited to, improper or inadequate crimping at the time of manufacture, incorrect sheath sizing, positive pressure during preparation, forced sheath removal, handling of the stent during preparation, and interaction with accessory devices.In this case, it is possible that inadvertent mishandling during sheath/stylet removal and/or preparation of the device may have contributed to the reported stent dislodgement in addition to the observed bent stylet; however, this cannot be confirmed.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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