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It was reported that an omniwire was used in a coronary procedure in a moderately calcified distal lad.During removal, the omniwire separated due to heavy calcium and tortuosity.Multiple attempts using another wire and balloon for removal were unsuccessful; therefore, the separated portion was left in body without stenting.The procedure was completed and patient is doing ok.This adverse event and product problem is being submitted due to the omniwire separation; retained in patient.
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This complaint was reviewed and investigated according to the manufacturer¿s policy.Block c: not applicable for this device.Block d4: serial number not available from the facility.Blocks d6 & d7: not applicable for this device.Blocks e1 & g2: country is portugal.Block h3: the omniwire was discarded, thus no product investigation was performed.Block h6: based on the complaint details, the omniwire separated due to patient condition (heavy calcium and tortuosity).Blocks h7, h9 & h10: do not apply to this submission.Submission of this report does not, in itself, represent a conclusion by the manufacturer and/or authorized representative or the national competent authority that the content of this report is complete or accurate, that the medical device(s) listed failed in any manner and/or that the medical device(s) caused or contributed to an alleged death or deterioration in the state of the health of any person.
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