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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.The device was not returned for evaluation.The reported patient effects of angina and thrombosis, as listed in the absorb gt1, electronic instructions for use, are known adverse events associated with the use of a coronary scaffold in native coronary arteries.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Based on the information reviewed, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.Based on the case information, film review and related record review, a conclusive cause for the reported patient effects, and the relationship to the product, if any, cannot be determined.A cine was received and reviewed by an abbott vascular physician who concluded the following: sub-acute thrombosis of the absorb scaffold in the ramus branch is most likely secondary to sub-optimal expansion during the index procedure, or residual thrombus that was untreated (explaining the hazy final appearance).
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