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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 analysis.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 did not indicate a lot specific quality issue.Intimal dissection is listed in the xience alpine everolimus eluting coronary stent systems instructions for use as a known patient effect of coronary stenting procedures.The investigation determined the reported failure to advance appears to be related to circumstances of the procedure.A conclusive cause for the reported patient effect and the relationship to the product, if any, cannot be determined.Based on the information reviewed, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture or labeling of the device.
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