Catalog Number ERES25024X |
Device Problem
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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Patient Problem
Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)
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Event Date 12/01/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: the dislodged stent returned stretched, bunched and deformed.Crimp impressions were visible on the exposed balloon surface.There was deformation to the distal tip.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The physician used an endeavor resolute drug-eluting stent to treat a severely calcified and tortuous diffuse mid lad lesion exhibiting 80% stenosis and 50% stenosis in the proximal left main.The device was inspected prior to use with no issues noted.A guidewire was delivered to the distal lad.The physician pre-dilated the lesion using a non-mdt balloon.70% stenosis remained after pre-dilatation.It was reported that difficulties were encountered while attempting to deliver the endeavor resolute stent.The stent could not reach the target lesion.The stent reportedly dislodged during withdrawal.The physician used a balloon to inflate and successfully withdraw the dislodged stent into the guide catheter.It was reported that due to vascular factors, the stent dislodged again into the brachial artery.The physician used a snare to retrieve the stent.The physician continued the procedure using a guide catheter implanting 2 x endeavor resolute stents and 1 x non-mdt stent to complete the procedure with no stenosis remaining.The physician commented that the severe calcification and possible stent deformation was a contributing factor.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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