Model Number RSINT25018UX |
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 08/08/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that the physician was attempting to use a resolute integrity rx drug eluting stent.Lesion was calcific.No issues were noted when removing the device from the hoop/tray.The device was inspected and negative prep performed with no issues noted.During the procedure, it was reported that stent deformation in vivo during positioning occurred.Physician attempted to cross the lesion several times without success.On removal, damage was noted to the device.There was a tear in the side of the stent and struts were sticking out.The physician completed the procedure.No patient injury reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information received: the device was used to treat a moderately calcified and tortuous mid lad lesion.No damage was noted to the device packaging.The lesion was pre-dilated.During the procedure, the stent did pass through a previously deployed stent.Resistance was noted when advancing the stent and excessive force used.The stent caught on a previously implanted stent and pulled the strut out.The stent was replaced with a smaller resolute.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: kinks were visible on the hypotube and distal shaft of the returned device.The stent was positioned on the balloon between the marker bands as per specifications.Deformation was visible to the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th distal stent wraps with raised a bunched struts.Crimp impressions were visible on the exposed balloon surface.The most proximal stent wrap was slightly expanded.There was damage to the distal tip.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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