Catalog Number 1076350-33 |
Device Problems
Difficult to Remove (1528); Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 11/24/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.The xience prox is currently not commercially available in the u.S.; however, it is similar to a device sold in the u.S.The device was received.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow up report will be submitted with all relevant information.
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Event Description
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It was reported the procedure was to treat a de novo lesion with no tortuosity, mild calcification and 75% stenosis in the proximal left anterior descending (lad) coronary artery.The 3.5 x 33 mm xience prox stent was deployed at the target lesion; however, during removal of the device there was small resistance noted with the patients anatomy, and when the device was removed a little string fell out.There were no issues noted during the procedure.There was no adverse patient effect and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Evaluation summary: the device was returned for analysis.The reported foreign material was able to be confirmed.The foreign material was sent to the chemical lab for analysis but the origin of the foreign material remains as unknown.The reported difficulty to remove was unable to be replicated in a testing environment as it was based on operational circumstances.The investigation determined the reported difficulties appears to be related to circumstances of the procedure as it is likely that during removal of the device resistance was met with the anatomy resulting in the reported difficulty to remove.Additionally, it is possible that the reported foreign material was introduced onto the stent delivery system after removal from the packaging, during the procedure or during removal from the anatomy; however this cannot be confirmed.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other incidents from this lot.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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