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(b)(4).The device was not returned for evaluation.The reported patient effects of seizures and thrombosis are listed in the rx acculink instruction for use as known patient effects.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 case information, a conclusive cause for the reported patient effects, and the relationship to the product, if any, cannot be determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.The viatrac device is being filed under separate medwatch report.
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a lesion in the internal carotid artery.On (b)(6) 2018, a 4x20x135mm viatrac plus balloon catheter was being used for pre-dilatation; however, the balloon ruptured during first inflation at 4 atmospheres.A 7-10x40mm acculink stent was implanted and the procedure was completed successfully with the patient being given plavix post-procedure.The patient had a seizure overnight and a computerized tomographic angiography confirmed thrombosis in the acculink stent.The patient is in stable condition and is going back to the cath lab on (b)(6) 2018 to have a covered stent implanted to treat the thrombosis.No additional information was provided.
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