Catalog Number ENSP25018X |
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 05/23/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: the distal tip was damaged.The 1st and 2nd distal stent segments were deformed with numerous struts raised.The stent was positioned on the balloon between the inner shaft markers as per specifications.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the physician was attempting to use the endeavor sprint drug-eluting stent to treat a severely calcified and severely tortuous lad lesion exhibiting 90% stenosis.No abnormality noticed during inspection prior to use.The lesion was pre-dilated four times with a 2.0x20 balloon catheter at 14atm for 8 mins with 60% stenosis remaining.During the operation, resistance was encountered when advancing the stent, excessive force was not used.It was reported that the stent could not cross the lesion.The device was removed from patient and was replaced with another stent to complete the operation.The physician commented that the event was related to the patient's vessel calcification.No patient injury was reported as a result of the event.Device was received for analysis and stent was found to be deformed.
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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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