Catalog Number 1550350-18 |
Device Problems
Product Quality Problem (1506); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 08/15/2018 |
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 device is expected to be returned for evaluation.It has not yet been received.A follow up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event Description
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It was reported that before use, it was noted that the tip of a 3.5 x 18 mm xience sierra stent delivery system was deformed.Therefore, the device was not used in the anatomy.The procedure was completed with the implantation of another 3.5 x 18 mm xience sierra.No additional information was provided.Returned device analysis revealed that the stent moved distally from the proximal marker.
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Event Description
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Subsequent to the initial report, additional information was received.The tip damage was noted during stylet removal.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).A visual inspection was performed on the returned device which revealed that the stent had moved distally from the proximal marker.The reported physical property issue was 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 similar incidents from this lot.The investigation determined the reported physical property issue was related to circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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