Catalog Number ERES35024X |
Device Problems
Difficult To Position (1467); Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 05/17/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: there is no damage to the distal tip of the device.The stent was positioned on the balloon between the inner shaft markers as per specification requirement.The 12th -15th distal segments were deformed with slightly raised struts.The 16th distal stent segment was also deformed with raised struts.Stent od¿s: proximal stent od is 0.045inch 16th distal segment od is 0.060inch.Distal stent od is 0.045inch.Specification is 0.055 inch max.Com code: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that the physician was attempting to use two endeavor resolute drug eluting stents to treat a patient.The lesion was situated in the lad and exhibited 90% occlusion, calcification and normal tortuosity.Both devices were removed from their packaging and inspected with no issues noted.The target lesion was pre-dilated using a euphora balloon catheter prior to delivery of the endeavor resolute devices.Resistance was encountered when advancing the devices and excessive force was used.It was reported that both devices failed to cross the target lesion.No patient injury reported.The physician did not complete the procedure.Please note that this device, endeavor resolute is not marketed in the united states; however, it is similar to the united states marketed product resolute integrity.This event is being reported only as a malfunction because of the similar device requirement in 803 which is limited to malfunctions.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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