It was reported that the package of the device was contaminated.A 2.50x38mm promus element long drug-eluting stent was selected for use.However, during unpacking it was noted that the package of the device was contaminated.The procedure was competed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported and the patient's status was stable.Device evaluated by mfr.: the device was returned with an opened outer box, foil pouch and hoop.No tyvek pouch, product mandrel or stent protector were returned.A visual examination of the stent found no issues.There was no sign of damage, stretching or lifting of the stent struts.The stent showed no signs of movement and was set equidistant between the proximal and distal markerbands.The crimped stent od (outer diameter) was measured within maximum crimped stent profile measurement.The tip was visually and microscopically examined and damage was noted.The balloon cones were reviewed and no issues were noted.The balloon wings were tightly wrapped and evenly folded and were not subjected to positive pressure.A visual and tactile examination of the hypotube found no issues.A visual and tactile examination of the outer and inner lumen and mid-shaft section found no issues along the shaft polymer extrusion.Hardened medium was noted in the inner lumen.No other issues were identified during the product analysis.
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