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As the lot number for the device was not provided, a manufacturing review could not be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.The information provided by bard represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bard.
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It was reported that during a aaa procedure, the catheter was allegedly difficult to load into the sheath.The catheter and sheath were removed and the sheath was re-positioned.Another attempt was made to insert the catheter through the sheath which was successful; however, the stent dislodged from the balloon catheter.The catheter and sheath were removed from the patient and a snare was used to retrieve the dislodged stent.There was no reported patient injury.
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